ZIP code 28628
Where is ZIP code 28628?
Glen Alpine, North Carolina
Burke County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28628 belongs to Glen Alpine, North Carolina in Burke County. 28628 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Glen Alpine post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 60 people live in the 28628 area, where the median household income is $74,375. The closest ZIP codes are 28655 (Morganton, 4.2 mi east), 28680 (Morganton, 4.9 mi east) and 28761 (Nebo, 8.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28628 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Glen Alpine |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Burke County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.729, -81.7793 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28628
| Population | 60 · lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 213 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.8 years · higher than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $74,375 · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,565 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 29 |
| Households | 29 (2.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28628. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28628
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | Morganton, NC | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28680 | Morganton, NC | 4.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 10 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 28752 | Marion, NC | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 14.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 14.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28737 | Glenwood, NC | 15.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28020 | Casar, NC | 16.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 17.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 18 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28628 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28628
PO BOX 123
GLEN ALPINE NC 28628
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28628-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28628?
- 28628 is a Glen Alpine, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28628 in?
- ZIP code 28628 is in Burke County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28628 in?
- 28628 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28628?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28628 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28628?
- About 60 people live in ZIP code 28628, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28628?
- The median household income in 28628 is $74,375 a year, higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 28628 for a street address?
- No. 28628 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Glen Alpine use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28628?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28628 are 28655 (Morganton, 4.2 miles), 28680 (Morganton, 4.9 miles), 28761 (Nebo, 8.1 miles) and 28619 (Drexel, 10 miles).