Zip code 28749: Little Switzerland, North Carolina
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 28749
28749 is a zip code in Little Switzerland, North Carolina (McDowell County) covering 1.2 sq mi of land, but the Census Bureau counts no residents living in it. Zip areas like this usually cover an airport, a military installation, an industrial or commercial district, or protected land. See the nearby zip codes below for the surrounding population.
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Little Switzerland
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- McDowell County
- Center point
- 35.8410° N, 82.0979° W
- Land area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
28749 spans 2 counties
- McDowell County73% of land
- Mitchell County27% of land
Zip codes near 28749
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28777 | Spruce Pine, NC | 5 mi | $63,378 |
| 28765 | Penland, NC · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
| 28737 | Glenwood, NC · PO box | 7.4 mi | — |
| 28755 | Micaville, NC | 8.1 mi | — |
| 28752 | Marion, NC | 9.7 mi | $55,783 |
| 28714 | Burnsville, NC | 12 mi | $58,998 |
| 28647 | Linville Falls, NC · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 28705 | Bakersville, NC | 14 mi | $54,858 |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge, NC | 15 mi | — |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 15 mi | — |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC | 15 mi | $54,869 |
| 28762 | Old Fort, NC | 15 mi | $66,410 |
Questions about 28749
What city is zip code 28749?
28749 is assigned to Little Switzerland, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 28749 in?
28749 is mostly in McDowell County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 28749?
The Census Bureau counts no residents in 28749.
What time zone is 28749 in?
28749 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 28749?
The closest zip codes to 28749 are 28777, 28765, 28737, 28755, 28752.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28749, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.