28618 ZIP Code — Deep Gap, NC

Watauga County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28618 is located in Deep Gap, North Carolina, within Watauga County. It covers approximately 37.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28618

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $55,350. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,196

population

37.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28618 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28618

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28618. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deep Gap	Acceptable
Deep Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28626 Fleetwood (6.2 mi) 28624 Ferguson (7.6 mi) 28607 Boone (7.9 mi) 28665 Purlear (8.7 mi) 28608 Boone (9 mi) 28684 Todd (10.7 mi) 28694 West Jefferson (11.3 mi) 28629 Glendale Springs (12.4 mi) 28651 Millers Creek (13.9 mi) 28605 Blowing Rock (14 mi) 28606 Boomer (15 mi) 28640 Jefferson (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,196
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	37.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.2014
Longitude	-81.5178
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	52.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	25.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	15.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,196

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$55,350

Median household income

$33,134

Per capita income

$244,600

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,071

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

102

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

144

25–34

123

130

35–44

111

203

45–54

173

111

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

107

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	470	21.4%
18 and over	1,726	78.6%
65 and over	336	15.3%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,076	91.8%
Two or more races	75	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	65	2.9%
Asian	29	1.3%
Black or African American	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	52.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	25.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	15.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$55,350

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 40.0%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,600
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	25.6%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Fuel oil	16.4%
Wood	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	459	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	191	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	176	20.0%
Households with children under 18	213	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	30.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	18.4%
Married	49.0%	59.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.1%
Divorced	16.3%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 16.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	12.4%
Kindergarten	3	0.9%
Elementary school	170	48.9%
High school	49	14.1%
College / grad school	83	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Public administration 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 2.7%

Information 1.4%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,974	89.9%
Spanish	168	8.5%
Other Indo-European	163	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,163	98.5%
Born in same state	2,128	96.9%
Born in different state	1,435	65.3%
Foreign born	35	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.5%
Not a US citizen	17	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	427	19.4%
Italian	215	9.8%
Arab	201	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	1.4%
Polish	15	0.7%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	83.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28618

What city is ZIP code 28618 in?

ZIP code 28618 is primarily assigned to Deep Gap, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28618 in?

ZIP code 28618 falls within Watauga County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28618 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28618 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28618 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 28618 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 28618?

ZIP code 28618 has an estimated population of 2,196 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28618?

The median household income in ZIP code 28618 is $55,350, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28618 in?

ZIP code 28618 observes the EST timezone.