Zip code 28644: Laurel Springs, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28644?

28644 is assigned to Laurel Springs, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28644 in?

28644 is mostly in Alleghany County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 28644?

About 1,433 people live in 28644, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28644?

The median household income in 28644 is $52,798.

Q: What zip codes are near 28644?

The closest zip codes to 28644 are 28672, 28617, 28640, 28629, 28649.

Residential delivery areaAlleghany CountyEastern Time

Population

1,433

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$222K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$859/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

71 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

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

About 28644

28644 is a rural zip code in Laurel Springs, North Carolina (Alleghany County), covering 71 sq mi of land. About 1,433 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 52.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,798 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $222,400, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $859 a month.

41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.5 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; food service; and management. 30% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 28644 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate30.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%17th of 797 in NC
Housing vacancy39.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%70th of 789 in NC
Rent-burdened renters74.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%53rd of 760 in NC
Self-employed workers30.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%14th of 798 in NC
Median age52.4
97th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1119th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older27.4%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%138th of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.509
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.47784th of 781 in NC
Poverty rate19.2%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%158th of 788 in NC
Average commute31.5 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min134th of 771 in NC
Work from home19.7%
77th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%134th of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher41.3%
68th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%155th of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate71.7%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%485th of 788 in NC
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%576th of 801 in NC
Per capita income$35,898
37th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385328th of 799 in NC
Government workers11.1%
28th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%576th of 798 in NC
Median home value$222,400
26th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900383rd of 757 in NC
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%534th of 798 in NC
Broadband access86.7%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%434th of 788 in NC
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%497th of 798 in NC
Median household income$52,798
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388578th of 748 in NC
Median gross rent$859
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228451st of 688 in NC
Diversity index15.3
8th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4711th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%651st of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%644th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1813.5%
5th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%674th of 802 in NC
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi756th of 802 in NC
Population1,433
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404656th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$29,234
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279750th of 788 in NC

Measure	28644	Alleghany	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Uninsured rateWeakness	30.3%	13.8%	9.9%	8.4%	99th	17th of 797
Housing vacancy	39.2%	33.7%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	70th of 789
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	74.6%	40.1%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	53rd of 760
Self-employed workers	30.4%	14.5%	9.8%	10%	99th	14th of 798
Median age	52.4	52.6	39.1	38.9	97th	119th of 802
Residents 65 and older	27.4%	30.7%	17.2%	17.2%	95th	138th of 802
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.509	0.490	0.477	0.483	91st	84th of 781
Poverty rateWeakness	19.2%	16%	13%	12.5%	83rd	158th of 788
Average commuteWeakness	31.5 min	26.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	81st	134th of 771
Work from home	19.7%	10.6%	16.3%	15.1%	77th	134th of 799
Bachelor's degree or higher	41.3%	23.6%	35.7%	35.7%	68th	155th of 799
Homeownership rate	71.7%	74.4%	66.6%	65.2%	58th	485th of 788
Veterans	5.5%	8.1%	7.4%	6.2%	45th	576th of 801
Per capita income	$35,898	$33,300	$41,385	$44,673	37th	328th of 799
Government workers	11.1%	13.5%	13.8%	14.5%	28th	576th of 798
Median home value	$222,400	$214,800	$288,900	$332,700	26th	383rd of 757
Healthcare workers	7.7%	10.6%	9.5%	9.7%	23rd	534th of 798
Broadband accessWeakness	86.7%	80.5%	90.1%	91%	18th	434th of 788
Tech workers	1%	2.3%	3.9%	3.8%	13th	497th of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,798	$47,172	$72,388	$80,734	12th	578th of 748
Median gross rent	$859	$675	$1,228	$1,413	11th	451st of 688
Diversity index	15.3	28.3	58.4	61.4	8th	711th of 802
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	5.1%	9.1%	14.1%	6th	651st of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	2%	3.7%	4.7%	5.2%	5th	644th of 799
Residents under 18	13.5%	16.4%	21.8%	22%	5th	674th of 802
Population density	20/sq mi	48/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	756th of 802
Population	1,433	11,174	10,730,404	334,922,499	2nd	656th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,234	$35,446	$46,279	$49,666	2nd	750th of 788

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

12%

5–17

16%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

17%

55–64

17%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

52.4

Under 18

13.5%

65 and over

27.4%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.6%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

15.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 735
Average household size: 2
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 52.4%
Living alone: 36.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

21%

$100–150k

0.8%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28644

$52,798

Alleghany Co.

$47,172

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,898

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.509

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28644

$222,400

Alleghany Co.

$214,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28644

$859

Alleghany Co.

$675

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,208
Owner-occupied: 71.7%
Vacant: 39.2%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 74.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 59.8%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

25%

30–44

37%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

31.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

23%

Food service

15%

Management

14%

Business and finance

13%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Production

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

24%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,234

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

30.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28644	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$78,062	$74,888
Service	$13,969	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,292	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,188	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

20%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

31%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 87.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
Households with broadband: 86.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.3%
No internet access: 13.3%
Without health insurance: 30.3%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Laurel Springs
State: North Carolina
County: Alleghany County
Center point: 36.4262° N, 81.2778° W
Land area: 71 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28644 spans 3 counties

Alleghany County54% of land
Ashe County45% of land
Wilkes County1% of land

Zip codes near 28644

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28672	Scottville, NC	4.8 mi	136	$163,210	$182,100
28617	Crumpler, NC	6 mi	1,839	$62,204	$244,600
28640	Jefferson, NC	6.9 mi	4,820	$53,155	$282,900
28629	Glendale Springs, NC	7.1 mi	72	—	—
28649	Mc Grady, NC	7.2 mi	1,355	$47,016	$122,100
28663	Piney Creek, NC	7.7 mi	802	$80,457	$232,900
28651	Millers Creek, NC	8.5 mi	5,578	$61,623	$175,300
28675	Sparta, NC	9.6 mi	6,745	$44,560	$215,300
28635	Hays, NC	11 mi	2,669	$44,901	$145,900
28631	Grassy Creek, NC	11 mi	684	—	—
28694	West Jefferson, NC	11 mi	7,626	$58,486	$273,200
28685	Traphill, NC	14 mi	2,181	$46,406	$123,200

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Questions about 28644

What city is zip code 28644?

28644 is assigned to Laurel Springs, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28644 in?

28644 is mostly in Alleghany County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 28644?

About 1,433 people live in 28644, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28644 in?

28644 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28644?

The median household income in 28644 is $52,798.

What zip codes are near 28644?

The closest zip codes to 28644 are 28672, 28617, 28640, 28629, 28649.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28644, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.