ZIP code 28640
Where is ZIP code 28640?
Jefferson, North Carolina
Ashe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28640 belongs to Jefferson, North Carolina in Ashe County. 28640 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 4,820 people live in the 28640 area, where the median household income is $53,155. The closest ZIP codes are 28694 (West Jefferson, 3.4 mi southwest), 28617 (Crumpler, 4.3 mi northeast) and 28629 (Glendale Springs, 6.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28640 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Jefferson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.409, -81.4396 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28640
| Population | 4,820 · lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 130 · lower than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.7 years · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $53,155 · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,864 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $282,900 · higher than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $797 a month |
| Housing units | 2,875 |
| Households | 2,076 (2.21 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 37.06 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28640. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28640
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28617 | Crumpler, NC | 4.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28693 | Warrensville, NC | 6.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28643 | Lansing, NC | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek, NC | 9.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 9.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 10.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28663 | Piney Creek, NC | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28615 | Creston, NC | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28640 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28640
123 MAIN ST
JEFFERSON NC 28640
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Orion, Rhine, Theta and Wagoner: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28640-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28640?
- 28640 is a Jefferson, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28640 in?
- ZIP code 28640 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28640 in?
- 28640 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28640?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28640 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28640?
- About 4,820 people live in ZIP code 28640, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28640?
- The median household income in 28640 is $53,155 a year, lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28640?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28640 are 28694 (West Jefferson, 3.4 miles), 28617 (Crumpler, 4.3 miles), 28629 (Glendale Springs, 6.3 miles) and 28693 (Warrensville, 6.8 miles).