ZIP code 28694
Where is ZIP code 28694?
West Jefferson, North Carolina
Ashe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28694 belongs to West Jefferson, North Carolina in Ashe County. 28694 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 and 743. About 7,626 people live in the 28694 area, where the median household income is $58,486. The closest ZIP codes are 28640 (Jefferson, 3.4 mi northeast), 28693 (Warrensville, 6.4 mi northwest) and 28684 (Todd, 6.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28694 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Jefferson |
| Also accepted | W Jefferson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.3776, -81.4872 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28694
| Population | 7,626 · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 109 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.6 years · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $58,486 · lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,615 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $273,200 · higher than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $818 a month |
| Housing units | 4,847 |
| Households | 3,678 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 69.93 sq mi (plus 0.51 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28694. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28694
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 3.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28693 | Warrensville, NC | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28617 | Crumpler, NC | 7.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28643 | Lansing, NC | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 28615 | Creston, NC | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28618 | Deep Gap, NC | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 11.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek, NC | 11.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 13.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28694 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28694
123 MAIN ST
WEST JEFFERSON NC 28694
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W JEFFERSON as the city name for 28694. Avoid Baldwin, Beaver Creek, Idlewild, Index and Smethport and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28694-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28694?
- 28694 is a West Jefferson, North Carolina ZIP code. W Jefferson is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28694 in?
- ZIP code 28694 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28694 in?
- 28694 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28694?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28694 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28694?
- About 7,626 people live in ZIP code 28694, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28694?
- The median household income in 28694 is $58,486 a year, lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28694?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28694 are 28640 (Jefferson, 3.4 miles), 28693 (Warrensville, 6.4 miles), 28684 (Todd, 6.7 miles) and 28626 (Fleetwood, 6.8 miles).