ZIP code 28661
Where is ZIP code 28661?
Patterson, North Carolina
Caldwell County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28661 belongs to Patterson, North Carolina in Caldwell County. 28661 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Patterson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. The closest ZIP codes are 28645 (Lenoir, 5.8 mi south), 28633 (Lenoir, 5.9 mi south) and 28611 (Collettsville, 9.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28661 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Patterson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.9973, -81.5626 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 28661
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28645 | Lenoir, NC | 5.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 5.9 mi S | Unique |
| 28611 | Collettsville, NC | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 11.6 mi S | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 12.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 13.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28618 | Deep Gap, NC | 15.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 16.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 16.4 mi N | Unique |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 16.7 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28661 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28661
PO BOX 123
PATTERSON NC 28661
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Happy Valley: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28661-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28661?
- 28661 is a Patterson, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28661 in?
- ZIP code 28661 is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28661 in?
- 28661 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28661?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28661 use area code 828.
- Can I use 28661 for a street address?
- No. 28661 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Patterson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28661?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28661 are 28645 (Lenoir, 5.8 miles), 28633 (Lenoir, 5.9 miles), 28611 (Collettsville, 9.2 miles) and 28638 (Hudson, 11.6 miles).