Zip code 28663: Piney Creek, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28663?

28663 is assigned to Piney Creek, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28663 in?

28663 is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28663?

About 802 people live in 28663, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28663?

The median household income in 28663 is $80,457.

Q: What zip codes are near 28663?

The closest zip codes to 28663 are 28672, 28617, 28631, 28644, 24363.

Residential delivery areaAlleghany CountyEastern Time

Population

802

Median household income

$80K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$233K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$578/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

39 people/sq mi

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

About 28663

28663 is a rural zip code in Piney Creek, North Carolina (Alleghany County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 802 people live here, or 39 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $80,457 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $232,900, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $578 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.4 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; business and finance; and education.

How 28663 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy49.4%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%49th of 789 in NC
Government workers44.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%14th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.597
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.4776th of 781 in NC
Residents 65 and older29.2%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%110th of 802 in NC
Average commute35.4 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min56th of 771 in NC
Homeownership rate84.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%174th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1825.1%
75th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%157th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$46,907
66th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385135th of 799 in NC
Work from home14.1%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%228th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$50,085
56th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279176th of 788 in NC
Median household income$80,457
51st
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388169th of 748 in NC
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1565th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher28.6%
43rd
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%284th of 799 in NC
Healthcare workers9%
43rd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%417th of 798 in NC
Poverty rate9.5%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%540th of 788 in NC
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%650th of 801 in NC
Foreign-born residents5.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%300th of 802 in NC
Median home value$232,900
29th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900348th of 757 in NC
Rent-burdened renters36.7%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%569th of 760 in NC
Diversity index16.2
9th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4701st of 802 in NC
Population density39/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi675th of 802 in NC
Uninsured rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%763rd of 797 in NC
Population802
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404705th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$578
1st
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228681st of 688 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%718th of 799 in NC
Broadband access68.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%750th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%623rd of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%740th of 798 in NC

Measure	28663	Alleghany	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	49.4%	33.7%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	49th of 789
Government workers	44.5%	13.5%	13.8%	14.5%	99th	14th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.597	0.490	0.477	0.483	99th	6th of 781
Residents 65 and older	29.2%	30.7%	17.2%	17.2%	96th	110th of 802
Average commuteWeakness	35.4 min	26.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	92nd	56th of 771
Homeownership rateStrength	84.2%	74.4%	66.6%	65.2%	87th	174th of 788
Residents under 18	25.1%	16.4%	21.8%	22%	75th	157th of 802
Per capita income	$46,907	$33,300	$41,385	$44,673	66th	135th of 799
Work from home	14.1%	10.6%	16.3%	15.1%	57th	228th of 799
Median earnings per worker	$50,085	$35,446	$46,279	$49,666	56th	176th of 788
Median household income	$80,457	$47,172	$72,388	$80,734	51st	169th of 748
Median age	38.6	52.6	39.1	38.9	47th	565th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.6%	23.6%	35.7%	35.7%	43rd	284th of 799
Healthcare workers	9%	10.6%	9.5%	9.7%	43rd	417th of 798
Poverty rate	9.5%	16%	13%	12.5%	42nd	540th of 788
Veterans	4.8%	8.1%	7.4%	6.2%	36th	650th of 801
Foreign-born residents	5.7%	5.1%	9.1%	14.1%	33rd	300th of 802
Median home value	$232,900	$214,800	$288,900	$332,700	29th	348th of 757
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36.7%	40.1%	48.9%	51.1%	11th	569th of 760
Diversity index	16.2	28.3	58.4	61.4	9th	701st of 802
Population density	39/sq mi	48/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	675th of 802
Uninsured rateStrength	2%	13.8%	9.9%	8.4%	5th	763rd of 797
Population	802	11,174	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	705th of 802
Median gross rent	$578	$675	$1,228	$1,413	1st	681st of 688
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.7%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	718th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	68.7%	80.5%	90.1%	91%	1st	750th of 788
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	623rd of 798
Self-employed workers	3.4%	14.5%	9.8%	10%	1st	740th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

14%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

25.1%

65 and over

29.2%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.7%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

16.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 355
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 55.2%
Married couples: 55.2%
Living alone: 44.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

$75–100k

29%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28663

$80,457

Alleghany Co.

$47,172

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$46,907

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.597

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28663

$232,900

Alleghany Co.

$214,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28663

$578

Alleghany Co.

$675

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 702
Owner-occupied: 84.2%
Vacant: 49.4%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

20%

30–44

56%

45–59

60+

Average commute

35.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

22%

Business and finance

15%

Education

14%

Healthcare

Management

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

22%

Education

18%

Finance, insurance and real estate

17%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Public administration

12%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Information

Other services

Retail

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$50,085

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

44.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28663	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,136	$74,888
Service	$36,042	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

19%

Some college

22%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Households with broadband: 68.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.6%
No internet access: 27.3%
Without health insurance: 2%
Limited-English households: 11.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Piney Creek
State: North Carolina
County: Alleghany County
Center point: 36.5372° N, 81.2899° W
Land area: 21 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 28663

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28672	Scottville, NC	4.2 mi	136	$163,210	$182,100
28617	Crumpler, NC	5.6 mi	1,839	$62,204	$244,600
28631	Grassy Creek, NC	6.7 mi	684	—	—
28644	Laurel Springs, NC	7.7 mi	1,433	$52,798	$222,400
24363	Mouth Of Wilson, VA	8.4 mi	1,031	$47,708	$161,500
28675	Sparta, NC	8.8 mi	6,745	$44,560	$215,300
24348	Independence, VA	9 mi	4,855	$44,829	$155,500
28640	Jefferson, NC	11 mi	4,820	$53,155	$282,900
24378	Troutdale, VA	13 mi	1,056	$49,157	$110,500
28629	Glendale Springs, NC	14 mi	72	—	—
28643	Lansing, NC	14 mi	3,615	$44,509	$149,500
24326	Elk Creek, VA	14 mi	858	$42,400	$150,900

Questions about 28663

What city is zip code 28663?

28663 is assigned to Piney Creek, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28663 in?

28663 is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28663?

About 802 people live in 28663, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28663 in?

28663 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28663?

The median household income in 28663 is $80,457.

What zip codes are near 28663?

The closest zip codes to 28663 are 28672, 28617, 28631, 28644, 24363.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28663, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.