ZIP code 28675
Where is ZIP code 28675?
Sparta, North Carolina
Alleghany County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28675 belongs to Sparta, North Carolina in Alleghany County. 28675 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 276, 336 and 743. About 6,745 people live in the 28675 area, where the median household income is $44,560. The closest ZIP codes are 28644 (Laurel Springs, 8.1 mi southwest), 28627 (Glade Valley, 8.2 mi southeast) and 24348 (Independence, 8.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28675 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sparta |
| Also accepted | Whitehead |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 276, 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.5089, -81.1384 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28675
| Population | 6,745 · higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 63 · lower than 71% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.1 years · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $44,560 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,679 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $215,300 · lower than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $663 a month |
| Housing units | 3,950 |
| Households | 3,194 (2.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 107.37 sq mi (plus 0.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28675. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28675
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28627 | Glade Valley, NC | 8.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 24348 | Independence, VA | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28623 | Ennice, NC | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 28663 | Piney Creek, NC | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap, NC | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 13.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 28617 | Crumpler, NC | 15.1 mi W | Standard |
| 24326 | Elk Creek, VA | 15.6 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28675 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28675
123 MAIN ST
SPARTA NC 28675
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WHITEHEAD as the city name for 28675. Avoid Edwards Crossroads, Stratford and Twin Oaks: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28675-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28675?
- 28675 is a Sparta, North Carolina ZIP code. Whitehead is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28675 in?
- ZIP code 28675 is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28675 in?
- 28675 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28675?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28675 use area codes 276, 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28675?
- About 6,745 people live in ZIP code 28675, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28675?
- The median household income in 28675 is $44,560 a year, lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28675?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28675 are 28644 (Laurel Springs, 8.1 miles), 28627 (Glade Valley, 8.2 miles), 24348 (Independence, 8.4 miles) and 28623 (Ennice, 9 miles).