ZIP code 28659
Where is ZIP code 28659?
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28659 belongs to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28659 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 21,422 people live in the 28659 area, where the median household income is $50,280. The closest ZIP codes are 28697 (Wilkesboro, 4.8 mi south), 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 5.3 mi northeast) and 28651 (Millers Creek, 6.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28659 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | North Wilkesboro |
| Also accepted | N Wilkesboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.2017, -81.1286 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28659
| Population | 21,422 · higher than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 213 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · higher than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $50,280 · lower than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,821 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $159,300 · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $708 a month |
| Housing units | 9,922 |
| Households | 8,869 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 100.63 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28659. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28659
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 4.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 5.3 mi NE | Unique |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC | 6.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28669 | Roaring River, NC | 7.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 28670 | Ronda, NC | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 12.5 mi W | Standard |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap, NC | 14 mi NE | Standard |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 14.5 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28659 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28659
123 MAIN ST
NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts N WILKESBORO as the city name for 28659. Avoid Call, Cricket, Fairplains, Hunting Creek and Mulberry and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28659-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28659?
- 28659 is a North Wilkesboro, North Carolina ZIP code. N Wilkesboro is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28659 in?
- ZIP code 28659 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28659 in?
- 28659 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28659?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28659 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28659?
- About 21,422 people live in ZIP code 28659, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28659?
- The median household income in 28659 is $50,280 a year, lower than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28659?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28659 are 28697 (Wilkesboro, 4.8 miles), 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 5.3 miles), 28651 (Millers Creek, 6.7 miles) and 28669 (Roaring River, 7.2 miles).