ZIP code 28635
Where is ZIP code 28635?
Hays, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28635 belongs to Hays, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28635 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336 and 743. About 2,669 people live in the 28635 area, where the median household income is $44,901. The closest ZIP codes are 28649 (Mc Grady, 5.2 mi west), 28685 (Traphill, 5.8 mi east) and 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 6.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28635 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hays |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.31, -81.1161 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28635
| Population | 2,669 · lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 47 · lower than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.3 years · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $44,901 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,238 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $145,900 · lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $920 a month |
| Housing units | 1,491 |
| Households | 1,249 (2.14 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 56.75 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28635. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28635
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 5.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 6.3 mi SE | Unique |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap, NC | 7.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC | 10 mi SW | Standard |
| 28669 | Roaring River, NC | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28627 | Glade Valley, NC | 10.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 28683 | Thurmond, NC | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 12.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28670 | Ronda, NC | 12.8 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28635 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28635
123 MAIN ST
HAYS NC 28635
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hayes: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28635-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28635?
- 28635 is a Hays, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28635 in?
- ZIP code 28635 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28635 in?
- 28635 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28635?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28635 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28635?
- About 2,669 people live in ZIP code 28635, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28635?
- The median household income in 28635 is $44,901 a year, lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28635?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28635 are 28649 (Mc Grady, 5.2 miles), 28685 (Traphill, 5.8 miles), 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 6.3 miles) and 28668 (Roaring Gap, 7.4 miles).