28672 ZIP Code — Scottville, NC
Ashe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28672 is located in Scottville, North Carolina, within Ashe County. It covers approximately 1.83 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.
186
population
1.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28672 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28672
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Scottville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 102 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.4695 |
| Longitude | -81.3310 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 336 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.0% | 58.6% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 73.0% | 12.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
102
People per sq mi
49.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$34,797
Per capita income
$158,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
96
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
20–24
12
17
25–34
13
46
45–54
33
28
60–64
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 186 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 49.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.0% | 58.6% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 73.0% | 12.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
$15k–$25k
26.0%
$35k–$50k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
50.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 26.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 50.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.0%
$150k–$200k
74.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 26.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 50.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 74.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% |
| 3 or more | 50.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 74.0% |
| Wood | 26.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 48 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 48 | 50.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 28.7% | 61.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 38.5% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 21.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
49.7%
Associate's degree
19.7%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
29.6%
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Public administration
15.6%
Construction
12.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.1% |
| Service | 41.4% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 29.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.0% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 13.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.6% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 186 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 163 | 87.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 161 | 86.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28672
What city is ZIP code 28672 in?
ZIP code 28672 is primarily assigned to Scottville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28672 in?
ZIP code 28672 falls within Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28672?
The median home value in ZIP code 28672 is $158,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 28672?
ZIP code 28672 has an estimated population of 186 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28672 in?
ZIP code 28672 observes the EST timezone.