Zip code 28693: Warrensville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28693?

28693 is assigned to Warrensville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28693 in?

28693 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28693?

About 1,071 people live in 28693, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28693?

The median household income in 28693 is $62,596.

Q: What zip codes are near 28693?

The closest zip codes to 28693 are 28643, 28615, 28694, 28631, 28684.

Residential delivery areaAshe CountyEastern Time

Population

1,071

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$172K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,094/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

48 people/sq mi

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

About 28693

28693 is a rural zip code in Warrensville, North Carolina (Ashe County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 1,071 people live here, or 48 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,596 a year, 22% 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 $171,800, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,094 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and engineering and science.

How 28693 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy31.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%98th of 789 in NC
Average commute37.7 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min39th of 771 in NC
Homeownership rate87.7%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%107th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1828%
91st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%65th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers13.9%
87th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%176th of 798 in NC
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%232nd of 801 in NC
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1574th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older15.5%
42nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%573rd of 802 in NC
Poverty rate9%
38th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%563rd of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%652nd of 797 in NC
Median gross rent$1,094
28th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228257th of 688 in NC
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%593rd of 798 in NC
Median household income$62,596
25th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388413th of 748 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.398
19th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477597th of 781 in NC
Per capita income$29,659
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385564th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$38,219
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279545th of 788 in NC
Median home value$171,800
15th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900526th of 757 in NC
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%541st of 799 in NC
Diversity index20.6
13th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4661st of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%607th of 798 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher14.7%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%648th of 799 in NC
Population density48/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi635th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters28.3%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%653rd of 760 in NC
Broadband access74.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%721st of 788 in NC
Population1,071
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404682nd of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%721st of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%732nd of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%632nd of 798 in NC

Measure	28693	Ashe	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	31.7%	29.1%	12.5%	10.1%	98th	98th of 789
Average commuteWeakness	37.7 min	25.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	95th	39th of 771
Homeownership rateStrength	87.7%	79.4%	66.6%	65.2%	93rd	107th of 788
Residents under 18	28%	16.9%	21.8%	22%	91st	65th of 802
Self-employed workers	13.9%	11.4%	9.8%	10%	87th	176th of 798
Veterans	8.8%	6.6%	7.4%	6.2%	83rd	232nd of 801
Median age	38.4	49.8	39.1	38.9	45th	574th of 802
Residents 65 and older	15.5%	27.2%	17.2%	17.2%	42nd	573rd of 802
Poverty rate	9%	13.5%	13%	12.5%	38th	563rd of 788
Uninsured rate	5.5%	9.8%	9.9%	8.4%	38th	652nd of 797
Median gross rent	$1,094	$859	$1,228	$1,413	28th	257th of 688
Government workers	10.9%	14.4%	13.8%	14.5%	26th	593rd of 798
Median household income	$62,596	$56,866	$72,388	$80,734	25th	413th of 748
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.398	0.443	0.477	0.483	19th	597th of 781
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,659	$33,675	$41,385	$44,673	18th	564th of 799
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,219	$37,988	$46,279	$49,666	17th	545th of 788
Median home value	$171,800	$243,100	$288,900	$332,700	15th	526th of 757
Work from home	6.4%	9%	16.3%	15.1%	13th	541st of 799
Diversity index	20.6	17.1	58.4	61.4	13th	661st of 802
Healthcare workers	6.8%	8.7%	9.5%	9.7%	13th	607th of 798
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.7%	25.9%	35.7%	35.7%	9th	648th of 799
Population density	48/sq mi	63/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	635th of 802
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	28.3%	41.4%	48.9%	51.1%	4th	653rd of 760
Broadband accessWeakness	74.9%	85.2%	90.1%	91%	2nd	721st of 788
Population	1,071	26,950	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	682nd of 802
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	721st of 799
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.8%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	732nd of 802
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	632nd 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

23%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

28%

65 and over

15.5%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black0%
Hispanic9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

20.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 431
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 71%
Married couples: 58.2%
Living alone: 25.1%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28693

$62,596

Ashe Co.

$56,866

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,659

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.398

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28693

$171,800

Ashe Co.

$243,100

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28693

$1,094

Ashe Co.

$859

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 631
Owner-occupied: 87.7%
Vacant: 31.7%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 28.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.3%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

50%

20–29

18%

30–44

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

37.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

25%

Transportation and moving

13%

Engineering and science

12%

Office and admin

11%

Management

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Sales

Business and finance

Food service

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

39%

Retail

14%

Information

Construction

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$38,219

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28693	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,300	$74,888
Service	$9,637	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,054	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,536	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,059	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

22%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
Households with broadband: 74.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.1%
No internet access: 15.8%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Warrensville
State: North Carolina
County: Ashe County
Center point: 36.4718° N, 81.5590° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 28693

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28643	Lansing, NC	4.1 mi	3,615	$44,509	$149,500
28615	Creston, NC	6.2 mi	1,878	$51,653	$152,600
28694	West Jefferson, NC	8.9 mi	7,626	$58,486	$273,200
28631	Grassy Creek, NC	9.8 mi	684	—	—
28684	Todd, NC	9.9 mi	1,961	$69,307	$325,300
28640	Jefferson, NC	10 mi	4,820	$53,155	$282,900
24292	Whitetop, VA	11 mi	555	$36,134	$76,400
28617	Crumpler, NC	11 mi	1,839	$62,204	$244,600
37680	Laurel Bloomery, TN	12 mi	897	$48,324	$336,500
28626	Fleetwood, NC	13 mi	3,173	$73,675	$291,900
28672	Scottville, NC	13 mi	136	$163,210	$182,100
37691	Trade, TN	13 mi	475	$13,976	$310,300

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Questions about 28693

What city is zip code 28693?

28693 is assigned to Warrensville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28693 in?

28693 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28693?

About 1,071 people live in 28693, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28693 in?

28693 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28693?

The median household income in 28693 is $62,596.

What zip codes are near 28693?

The closest zip codes to 28693 are 28643, 28615, 28694, 28631, 28684.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28693, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.