ZIP code 28740
Where is ZIP code 28740?
Green Mountain, North Carolina
Yancey County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28740 belongs to Green Mountain, North Carolina in Yancey County. 28740 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 2,158 people live in the 28740 area, where the median household income is $48,214. The closest ZIP codes are 28705 (Bakersville, 5.5 mi northeast), 28755 (Micaville, 6.4 mi southeast) and 28714 (Burnsville, 6.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Green Mountain |
| Also accepted | Green Mtn |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Yancey County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 423, 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.9937, -82.259 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28740
| Population | 2,158 · lower than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.5 years · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 42% / 58% |
| Median household income | $48,214 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,138 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $213,000 · lower than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $972 a month |
| Housing units | 1,457 |
| Households | 1,038 (2.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 88.16 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 28740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28705 | Bakersville, NC | 5.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 28755 | Micaville, NC | 6.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28714 | Burnsville, NC | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28765 | Penland, NC | 9.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine, NC | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 37650 | Erwin, TN | 13.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28749 | Little Switzerland, NC | 13.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 14.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 37692 | Unicoi, TN | 15.1 mi N | Standard |
| 37687 | Roan Mountain, TN | 16.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28652 | Minneapolis, NC | 16.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 37657 | Flag Pond, TN | 17 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28740
123 MAIN ST
GREEN MOUNTAIN NC 28740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GREEN MTN as the city name for 28740. Avoid Double Island, Green Mt, Greenmountain, Grn Mountain and Lower Pig Pen and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28740?
- 28740 is a Green Mountain, North Carolina ZIP code. Green Mtn is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28740 in?
- ZIP code 28740 is in Yancey County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28740 in?
- 28740 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28740 use area codes 423 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28740?
- About 2,158 people live in ZIP code 28740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28740?
- The median household income in 28740 is $48,214 a year, lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28740 are 28705 (Bakersville, 5.5 miles), 28755 (Micaville, 6.4 miles), 28714 (Burnsville, 6.5 miles) and 28765 (Penland, 9.7 miles).