Mitchell County, NC ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Mitchell County, North Carolina: 28777, 28705, 28740 and 28749. The Census Bureau counts 14,992 residents in the county, with a median household income of $57,602 and a median home value of $220,100. Median household income ranges from $48,214 in 28740 to $63,378 in 28777. Its largest communities include Spruce Pine and Bakersville.
Mitchell County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,992 |
| Households | 6,587 |
| Median household income | $57,602 |
| Median home value | $220,100 |
| Median age | 48 |
| Median rent | $813 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 19,068 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,766 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $48,214 (28740) to $63,378 (28777) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $58,346 |
| Homeowners | 76.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 8,878 homes (3 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Mitchell County: 28777 ($63,378)
- Most residents: 28777 (10,178 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28777 (76.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28740 (26.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 28777 (15.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28705 (44.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 28777 ($228,400)
Every ZIP code in Mitchell County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | 10,178 | 3,989 | $63,378 | $228,400 | 76.7% | 23.9% | 15.9% | 7 | 4,484 | 80% of its land |
| 28705 | Bakersville | 6,732 | 2,739 | $54,858 | $220,600 | 76.0% | 23.6% | 7.5% | 6 | 3,406 | 100% of its land |
| 28740 | Green Mountain | 2,158 | 1,038 | $48,214 | $213,000 | 75.0% | 26.4% | 2.5% | 2 | 1,472 | 45% of its land |
| 28749 | Little Switzerland | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Mitchell 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
- Spruce Pine — 2,398 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bakersville — 747 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Mitchell County, NC?
- 28777, 28705, 28740 and 28749. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Mitchell County?
- 14,992 residents in 6,587 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Mitchell County?
- $57,602 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $48,214 (28740) to $63,378 (28777).
- Which Mitchell County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28777, at $63,378, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Mitchell County?
- For the 3 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 8,878 residential and 487 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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