ZIP code 28762
Where is ZIP code 28762?
Old Fort, North Carolina
McDowell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28762 belongs to Old Fort, North Carolina in McDowell County. 28762 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 code 828. About 6,599 people live in the 28762 area, where the median household income is $66,410. The closest ZIP codes are 28711 (Black Mountain, 6.9 mi west), 28770 (Ridgecrest, 7.4 mi west) and 28757 (Montreat, 8.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28762 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Old Fort |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.6169, -82.1686 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28762
| Population | 6,599 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 69 · lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.4 years · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $66,410 · higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,755 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $196,600 · lower than 61% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $793 a month |
| Housing units | 3,425 |
| Households | 2,978 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 95.52 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28762. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28762
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28711 | Black Mountain, NC | 6.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28770 | Ridgecrest, NC | 7.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28757 | Montreat, NC | 8.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28752 | Marion, NC | 9.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28737 | Glenwood, NC | 10.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28746 | Lake Lure, NC | 11.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock, NC | 13.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28710 | Bat Cave, NC | 13.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28778 | Swannanoa, NC | 13.4 mi W | Standard |
| 28735 | Gerton, NC | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28730 | Fairview, NC | 14.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28167 | Union Mills, NC | 15 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28762 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28762
123 MAIN ST
OLD FORT NC 28762
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28762-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28762?
- 28762 is a Old Fort, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28762 in?
- ZIP code 28762 is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28762 in?
- 28762 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28762?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28762 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28762?
- About 6,599 people live in ZIP code 28762, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28762?
- The median household income in 28762 is $66,410 a year, higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28762?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28762 are 28711 (Black Mountain, 6.9 miles), 28770 (Ridgecrest, 7.4 miles), 28757 (Montreat, 8.4 miles) and 28752 (Marion, 9.6 miles).