ZIP code 28665
Where is ZIP code 28665?
Purlear, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28665 belongs to Purlear, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28665 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, 743 and 828. About 2,483 people live in the 28665 area, where the median household income is $45,685. The closest ZIP codes are 28624 (Ferguson, 5.1 mi south), 28651 (Millers Creek, 5.9 mi east) and 28618 (Deep Gap, 9.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28665 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Purlear |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.1964, -81.3528 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28665
| Population | 2,483 · lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.1 years · higher than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $45,685 · lower than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,355 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,400 · lower than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $684 a month |
| Housing units | 1,376 |
| Households | 998 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 64.78 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28665. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28665
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 5.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28618 | Deep Gap, NC | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 10 mi S | Standard |
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 10.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 12.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 12.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 14.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 15.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28665 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28665
123 MAIN ST
PURLEAR NC 28665
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Maple Springs, Parsonville and Walsh: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28665-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28665?
- 28665 is a Purlear, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28665 in?
- ZIP code 28665 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28665 in?
- 28665 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28665?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28665 use area codes 336, 743 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28665?
- About 2,483 people live in ZIP code 28665, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28665?
- The median household income in 28665 is $45,685 a year, lower than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28665?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28665 are 28624 (Ferguson, 5.1 miles), 28651 (Millers Creek, 5.9 miles), 28618 (Deep Gap, 9.2 miles) and 28629 (Glendale Springs, 10 miles).