ZIP code 28657
Where is ZIP code 28657?
Newland, North Carolina
Avery County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28657 belongs to Newland, North Carolina in Avery County. 28657 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 423 and 828. About 8,188 people live in the 28657 area, where the median household income is $59,702. The closest ZIP codes are 28653 (Montezuma, 1.7 mi east), 28616 (Crossnore, 2.6 mi south) and 28662 (Pineola, 3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28657 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newland |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Avery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 423, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.059, -81.9303 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28657
| Population | 8,188 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 51 · lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.4 years · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $59,702 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,318 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $240,300 · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $695 a month |
| Housing units | 6,360 |
| Households | 3,716 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 160 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28657. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28657
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28653 | Montezuma, NC | 1.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28616 | Crossnore, NC | 2.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28662 | Pineola, NC | 3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28646 | Linville, NC | 3.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28652 | Minneapolis, NC | 4.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 4.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge, NC | 6.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28647 | Linville Falls, NC | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 37687 | Roan Mountain, TN | 11.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28611 | Collettsville, NC | 12.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28657 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28657
123 MAIN ST
NEWLAND NC 28657
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Altamont, Beech Bottom, Chestnut Dale, Cranberry Gap and Hughes and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28657-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28657?
- 28657 is a Newland, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28657 in?
- ZIP code 28657 is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28657 in?
- 28657 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28657?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28657 use area codes 423 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28657?
- About 8,188 people live in ZIP code 28657, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28657?
- The median household income in 28657 is $59,702 a year, lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28657?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28657 are 28653 (Montezuma, 1.7 miles), 28616 (Crossnore, 2.6 miles), 28662 (Pineola, 3 miles) and 28646 (Linville, 3.4 miles).