28619 ZIP Code, Drexel, NC
28619 is a ZIP code in Drexel, North Carolina in Burke County. It covers 0.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 28690, 28671 and 28655. 487 people live here in 216 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. At about 1,032 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (52% own). Median household income is $34,881, well below the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 59.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Drexel, NC
- County: Burke County
- Land area: 0.5 sq mi
- Population: 487
- Median household income: $34,881
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 487 |
| Households | 216 |
| Median household income | $34,881 |
| Income per person | $20,793 |
| Median age | 59.9 |
| Homeowners | 51.9% |
| Median home value | $198,600 |
| Median rent | $759 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Broadband internet | 69.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 24.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.7% |
| $35–50K | 21.3% |
| $50–75K | 22.7% |
| $75–100K | 4.2% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.9% |
| 10–19 | 6.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 6.8% |
| 35–44 | 6.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 29.3% |
| 65–74 | 19.3% |
| 75+ | 10.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.3% |
| Owned outright | 37.0% |
| Rented | 45.8% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 48.9% |
| Townhome | 3.1% |
| 2–4 units | 6.6% |
| 5–19 units | 27.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.7% |
Businesses in 28619
11 business establishments with 265 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 28690 — Valdese town, NC (2.6 mi)
- 28671 — Rutherford College town, NC (4.5 mi)
- 28655 — Morganton city, NC (8 mi)
- 28666 — Icard CDP, NC (8.2 mi)
- 28612 — Connelly Springs town, NC (8.5 mi)
- 28638 — Hudson town, NC (9.3 mi)
- 28628 — Glen Alpine town, NC (9.9 mi)
- 28667 — Rhodhiss town, NC (10.2 mi)
Areas that include 28619
- Drexel, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Burke County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28619, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 28619 in?
- 28619 is a Drexel, NC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Drexel.
- What county is 28619 in?
- 28619 is in Burke County.
- What is the population of 28619?
- About 487 people (±164), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 510.
- What is the median household income in 28619?
- $34,881 (±$15,861), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 28619?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 28619 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28619?
- The closest, measured center to center: 28690 (2.6 mi, Valdese), 28671 (4.5 mi, Rutherford College), 28655 (8 mi, Morganton), 28666 (8.2 mi, Icard), 28612 (8.5 mi, Connelly Springs) and 28638 (9.3 mi, Hudson).
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