Cove Creek, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Cove Creek, North Carolina: 28692, 28679 and 28698. Together they are home to 9,141 residents in 4,146 households. That is more than the 1,629 people counted inside Cove Creek Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $43,103 in 28692 to $65,246 in 28679.
Cove Creek Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,629 |
| Households | 670 |
| Median household income | $52,847 |
| Median home value | $295,700 |
| Median age | 49.3 |
| Median rent | $1,601 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,141 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,146 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $43,103 (28692) to $65,246 (28679) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $50,820 |
| Homeowners | 80.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 7 routes, 3,938 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Cove Creek: 28679 ($65,246)
- Most residents: 28692 (4,367 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28698 (88.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28679 (22.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28692 (7.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28692 (44.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 28692 ($324,900)
Every ZIP code in Cove Creek
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28692 | Vilas | 4,367 | 2,228 | $43,103 | $324,900 | 74.6% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 3 | 2,046 | 15% of its land |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove | 2,454 | 952 | $65,246 | $287,100 | 87.5% | 22.3% | 5.8% | 2 | 962 | 6% of its land |
| 28698 | Zionville | 2,320 | 966 | $54,402 | $219,400 | 88.2% | 14.0% | 5.2% | 2 | 1,029 | 4% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Cove Creek when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Cove Creek Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cove Creek. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Cove Creek.
Counties
- Watauga County — 8 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Cove Creek, NC?
- 28692, 28679 and 28698. A ZIP code is listed for Cove Creek when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Cove Creek Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cove Creek.
- What is the population of Cove Creek, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,629 residents inside Cove Creek Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Cove Creek hold 9,141 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Cove Creek, NC?
- $52,847 inside Cove Creek Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $43,103 to $65,246.
- Which Cove Creek ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28679, at $65,246, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Cove Creek, NC?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 7 carrier routes reaching 3,938 residential and 102 business mailboxes.
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