Zip code 28627: Glade Valley, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28627?

28627 is assigned to Glade Valley, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28627 in?

28627 is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28627?

About 1,193 people live in 28627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28627?

The median household income in 28627 is $46,474.

Q: What zip codes are near 28627?

The closest zip codes to 28627 are 28668, 28623, 28683, 28685, 28675.

Residential delivery areaAlleghany CountyEastern Time

Population

1,193

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$246K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$643/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

46 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28627

28627 is a rural zip code in Glade Valley, North Carolina (Alleghany County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 1,193 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 59 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,474 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $246,400, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $643 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and sales.

How 28627 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age59
99th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.143rd of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy36.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%76th of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older36.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%45th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers22.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%25th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.589
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.4778th of 781 in NC
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%110th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate13%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%188th of 797 in NC
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%281st of 801 in NC
Per capita income$44,249
61st
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385168th of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%393rd of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate67.7%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%563rd of 788 in NC
Poverty rate9%
38th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%562nd of 788 in NC
Median home value$246,400
32nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900313th of 757 in NC
Average commute23.3 min
32nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min542nd of 771 in NC
Foreign-born residents5.1%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%338th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher18.2%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%532nd of 799 in NC
Diversity index22.9
16th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4643rd of 802 in NC
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%463rd of 788 in NC
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%546th of 799 in NC
Population density46/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi648th of 802 in NC
Residents under 1814.2%
7th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%655th of 802 in NC
Median household income$46,474
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388649th of 748 in NC
Population1,193
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404672nd of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$643
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228667th of 688 in NC
Rent-burdened renters12.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%714th of 760 in NC
Median earnings per worker$24,296
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279764th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%622nd of 798 in NC
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%781st of 798 in NC

Measure	28627	Alleghany	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Median age	59	52.6	39.1	38.9	99th	43rd of 802
Housing vacancy	36.9%	33.7%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	76th of 789
Residents 65 and older	36.4%	30.7%	17.2%	17.2%	99th	45th of 802
Healthcare workers	22.2%	10.6%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	25th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.589	0.490	0.477	0.483	99th	8th of 781
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	3.7%	4.7%	5.2%	87th	110th of 799
Uninsured rateWeakness	13%	13.8%	9.9%	8.4%	83rd	188th of 797
Veterans	8%	8.1%	7.4%	6.2%	77th	281st of 801
Per capita income	$44,249	$33,300	$41,385	$44,673	61st	168th of 799
Self-employed workers	9.9%	14.5%	9.8%	10%	57th	393rd of 798
Homeownership rate	67.7%	74.4%	66.6%	65.2%	48th	563rd of 788
Poverty rate	9%	16%	13%	12.5%	38th	562nd of 788
Median home value	$246,400	$214,800	$288,900	$332,700	32nd	313th of 757
Average commute	23.3 min	26.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	32nd	542nd of 771
Foreign-born residents	5.1%	5.1%	9.1%	14.1%	30th	338th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.2%	23.6%	35.7%	35.7%	16th	532nd of 799
Diversity index	22.9	28.3	58.4	61.4	16th	643rd of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	80.5%	90.1%	91%	14th	463rd of 788
Work from home	6.3%	10.6%	16.3%	15.1%	13th	546th of 799
Population density	46/sq mi	48/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	648th of 802
Residents under 18	14.2%	16.4%	21.8%	22%	7th	655th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,474	$47,172	$72,388	$80,734	6th	649th of 748
Population	1,193	11,174	10,730,404	334,922,499	2nd	672nd of 802
Median gross rent	$643	$675	$1,228	$1,413	2nd	667th of 688
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	12.1%	40.1%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	714th of 760
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,296	$35,446	$46,279	$49,666	1st	764th of 788
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	622nd of 798
Government workers	0%	13.5%	13.8%	14.5%	1st	781st of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

24%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

Under 18

14.2%

65 and over

36.4%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black0%
Hispanic12%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

22.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

15%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 560
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 69.5%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 30.5%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

36%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28627

$46,474

Alleghany Co.

$47,172

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$44,249

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.589

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28627

$246,400

Alleghany Co.

$214,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28627

$643

Alleghany Co.

$675

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 887
Owner-occupied: 67.7%
Vacant: 36.9%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 12.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.1%
Home value to income: 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

54%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

17%

60+

Average commute

23.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

22%

Construction and repair

21%

Sales

16%

Management

10%

Production

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Retail

15%

Construction

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Median earnings per worker

$24,296

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28627	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,147	$74,888
Service	$11,960	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,077	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$23,429	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,023	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

25%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.3%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 13%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Glade Valley
State: North Carolina
County: Alleghany County
Center point: 36.4536° N, 81.0143° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 28627

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28668	Roaring Gap, NC	3 mi	40	—	—
28623	Ennice, NC	5.7 mi	1,814	$53,384	$170,600
28683	Thurmond, NC	7.2 mi	1,614	$45,423	$176,600
28685	Traphill, NC	7.5 mi	2,181	$46,406	$123,200
28675	Sparta, NC	7.7 mi	6,745	$44,560	$215,300
28635	Hays, NC	10 mi	2,669	$44,901	$145,900
27024	Lowgap, NC	11 mi	2,387	$62,813	$188,600
28676	State Road, NC	12 mi	3,100	$60,833	$242,600
24333	Galax, VA	14 mi	17,390	$47,730	$155,400
28649	Mc Grady, NC	14 mi	1,355	$47,016	$122,100
28644	Laurel Springs, NC	15 mi	1,433	$52,798	$222,400
28656	North Wilkesboro, NC · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 28627

What city is zip code 28627?

28627 is assigned to Glade Valley, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28627 in?

28627 is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28627?

About 1,193 people live in 28627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28627 in?

28627 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28627?

The median household income in 28627 is $46,474.

What zip codes are near 28627?

The closest zip codes to 28627 are 28668, 28623, 28683, 28685, 28675.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28627, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.