28675 ZIP Code – Sparta, North Carolina
28675 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Sparta, North Carolina, part of Alleghany County with a population of approximately 6,591 residents. The median household income of $40,221 is below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. At $172,600, median home values run below the national average, with 72.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $719 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average. About 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. About 24.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 52.0, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28627, 28644, 28623.
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ZIP 28675 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28675 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,591 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $172k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $719 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28627 – Glade Valley
- 28644 – Laurel Springs
- 28623 – Ennice
- 28663 – Piney Creek
- 24348 – Independence
- 28668 – Roaring Gap
- 28672 – Scottville
- 28635 – Hays
- 28685 – Traphill
- 28649 – Mc Grady
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28627 | GLADE VALLEY | 1,371 | $45,250 |
| 28644 | LAUREL SPRINGS | 1,134 | $31,500 |
| 28623 | ENNICE | 1,771 | $56,125 |
| 28663 | PINEY CREEK | 461 | Not provided |
| 24348 | INDEPENDENCE | 4,923 | $41,984 |