Ashe County, NC ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Ashe County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 26,950 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,866 and a median home value of $243,100. Median household income ranges from $44,509 in 28643 to $73,675 in 28626. Its largest communities include Jefferson, West Jefferson and Lansing.
Ashe County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,950 |
| Households | 12,201 |
| Median household income | $56,866 |
| Median home value | $243,100 |
| Median age | 49.8 |
| Median rent | $859 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,628 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,801 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,509 (28643) to $73,675 (28626) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,814 |
| Homeowners | 80.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 33 routes, 15,912 homes (13 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Ashe County: 28626 ($73,675)
- Most residents: 28694 (7,626 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28684 (92.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28693 (26.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 28644 (9.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28693 (38.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 28684 ($325,300)
Every ZIP code in Ashe County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28694 | West Jefferson | 7,626 | 3,678 | $58,486 | $273,200 | 80.0% | 25.6% | 8.6% | 7 | 4,318 | 100% of its land |
| 28640 | Jefferson | 4,820 | 2,076 | $53,155 | $282,900 | 72.2% | 19.0% | 7.6% | 4 | 2,427 | 100% of its land |
| 28643 | Lansing | 3,615 | 1,494 | $44,509 | $149,500 | 78.0% | 26.0% | 6.5% | 4 | 1,743 | 100% of its land |
| 28626 | Fleetwood | 3,173 | 1,521 | $73,675 | $291,900 | 92.2% | 16.4% | 7.4% | 3 | 1,495 | 100% of its land |
| 28698 | Zionville | 2,320 | 966 | $54,402 | $219,400 | 88.2% | 14.0% | 5.2% | 2 | 1,029 | 24% of its land |
| 28684 | Todd | 1,961 | 870 | $69,307 | $325,300 | 92.8% | 19.2% | 3.8% | 3 | 1,086 | 56% of its land |
| 28615 | Creston | 1,878 | 895 | $51,653 | $152,600 | 73.3% | 19.2% | 2.1% | 2 | 1,058 | 100% of its land |
| 28617 | Crumpler | 1,839 | 773 | $62,204 | $244,600 | 75.3% | 24.3% | 1.5% | 2 | 1,095 | 100% of its land |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs | 1,433 | 735 | $52,798 | $222,400 | 71.7% | 14.7% | 9.6% | 2 | 936 | 45% of its land |
| 28693 | Warrensville | 1,071 | 431 | $62,596 | $171,800 | 87.7% | 26.2% | 2.8% | 1 | 692 | 100% of its land |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek | 684 | 267 | — | — | 72.3% | 29.6% | 4.5% | 1 | 471 | 91% of its land |
| 28672 | Ashe County | 136 | 63 | $163,210 | $182,100 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 18.4% | 1 | 50 | 100% of its land |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs | 72 | 32 | — | — | 84.4% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 1 | 19 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Ashe County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Jefferson — 1,864 residents · 1 ZIP code
- West Jefferson — 1,436 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lansing — 165 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Ashe County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ashe County, NC?
- 28694, 28640, 28643, 28626, 28698, 28684, 28615, 28617, 28644, 28693, 28631, 28672 and 28629. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Ashe County?
- 26,950 residents in 12,201 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Ashe County?
- $56,866 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $44,509 (28643) to $73,675 (28626).
- Which Ashe County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28626, at $73,675, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Ashe County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ashe County?
- For the 13 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 33 carrier routes reaching 15,912 residential and 507 business mailboxes.
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