Hays, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Hays, North Carolina: 28659 and 28635. Together they are home to 24,091 residents in 10,118 households. That is more than the 1,053 people counted inside Hays Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $44,901 in 28635 to $50,280 in 28659.
Hays Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,053 |
| Households | 469 |
| Median household income | $55,035 |
| Median home value | $183,800 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,091 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,118 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,901 (28635) to $50,280 (28659) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $49,616 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 18 routes, 10,235 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hays: 28659 ($50,280)
- Most residents: 28659 (21,422 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28635 (88.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28659 (27.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 28659 (3.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28659 (42.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 28659 ($159,300)
Every ZIP code in Hays
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | 21,422 | 8,869 | $50,280 | $159,300 | 68.0% | 27.1% | 3.7% | 15 | 9,287 | 1% of its land |
| 28635 | Hays | 2,669 | 1,249 | $44,901 | $145,900 | 88.6% | 24.2% | 1.3% | 3 | 1,631 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Hays when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Hays Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hays. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Hays.
Counties
- Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hays, NC?
- 28659 and 28635. A ZIP code is listed for Hays when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Hays Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hays.
- What is the population of Hays, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,053 residents inside Hays Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Hays hold 24,091 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Hays, NC?
- $55,035 inside Hays Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $44,901 to $50,280.
- Which Hays ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28659, at $50,280, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hays, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 18 carrier routes reaching 10,235 residential and 709 business mailboxes.
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