ZIP code 28691
Where is ZIP code 28691?
Valle Crucis, North Carolina
Watauga County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28691 belongs to Valle Crucis, North Carolina in Watauga County. 28691 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Valle Crucis post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. The closest ZIP codes are 28692 (Vilas, 3.4 mi north), 28604 (Banner Elk, 4.4 mi southwest) and 28679 (Sugar Grove, 5.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28691 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Valle Crucis |
| Also accepted | Banner Elk |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.2092, -81.7789 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 28691
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28692 | Vilas, NC | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 4.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove, NC | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 5.8 mi E | Unique |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28698 | Zionville, NC | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 10.8 mi W | Standard |
| 37691 | Trade, TN | 11.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28646 | Linville, NC | 11.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28653 | Montezuma, NC | 12.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 13.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28691 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28691
PO BOX 123
VALLE CRUCIS NC 28691
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BANNER ELK as the city name for 28691. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28691-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28691?
- 28691 is a Valle Crucis, North Carolina ZIP code. Banner Elk is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28691 in?
- ZIP code 28691 is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28691 in?
- 28691 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28691?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28691 use area code 828.
- Can I use 28691 for a street address?
- No. 28691 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Valle Crucis use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28691?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28691 are 28692 (Vilas, 3.4 miles), 28604 (Banner Elk, 4.4 miles), 28679 (Sugar Grove, 5.2 miles) and 28608 (Boone, 5.8 miles).