ZIP code 28679
Where is ZIP code 28679?
Sugar Grove, North Carolina
Watauga County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28679 belongs to Sugar Grove, North Carolina in Watauga County. 28679 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 2,454 people live in the 28679 area, where the median household income is $65,246. The closest ZIP codes are 28692 (Vilas, 4.4 mi east), 28691 (Valle Crucis, 5.2 mi southeast) and 28604 (Banner Elk, 6.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28679 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sugar Grove |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 423, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.2627, -81.8441 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28679
| Population | 2,454 · lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 96 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · higher than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $65,246 · higher than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,992 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $287,100 · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,014 a month |
| Housing units | 1,246 |
| Households | 952 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 13% |
| Land area | 25.65 sq mi (plus 0.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28679. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28679
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28692 | Vilas, NC | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28691 | Valle Crucis, NC | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 28698 | Zionville, NC | 6.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 37691 | Trade, TN | 8.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 37640 | Butler, TN | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 10 mi E | Unique |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 11.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28646 | Linville, NC | 13.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28652 | Minneapolis, NC | 13.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28679 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28679
123 MAIN ST
SUGAR GROVE NC 28679
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Amantha, Beech Creek, Peoria and Sweetwater: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28679-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28679?
- 28679 is a Sugar Grove, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28679 in?
- ZIP code 28679 is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28679 in?
- 28679 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28679?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28679 use area codes 423 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28679?
- About 2,454 people live in ZIP code 28679, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28679?
- The median household income in 28679 is $65,246 a year, higher than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28679?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28679 are 28692 (Vilas, 4.4 miles), 28691 (Valle Crucis, 5.2 miles), 28604 (Banner Elk, 6.4 miles) and 28698 (Zionville, 6.7 miles).