28617 ZIP Code — Crumpler, NC

Ashe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28617 is located in Crumpler, North Carolina, within Ashe County. It covers approximately 35.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28617

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $38,750. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28617 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,938

population

35.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crumpler	Acceptable
Crumpler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28631 Grassy Creek (5.1 mi) 28663 Piney Creek (5.8 mi) 28640 Jefferson (5.8 mi) 28644 Laurel Springs (6.6 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (9.9 mi) 28643 Lansing (9.9 mi) 28694 West Jefferson (10 mi) 28629 Glendale Springs (10 mi) 28693 Warrensville (10.2 mi) 28675 Sparta (12.2 mi) 28649 Mc Grady (14.2 mi) 28626 Fleetwood (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,938
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	35.15 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	36.4814
Longitude	-81.3739
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	58.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,938

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$38,750

Median household income

$22,324

Per capita income

$180,800

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

62.4%

Home ownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

875

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

135

136

35–44

128

45–54

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

129

119

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	438	22.6%
18 and over	1,500	77.4%
65 and over	522	26.9%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,897	97.9%
Two or more races	32	1.7%
Black or African American	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	58.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
Median income	$38,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 16.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,800
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	62.4%
Renter occupied	37.6%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	53.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	40.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	27.0%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	543	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	110	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	248	27.3%
Households with children under 18	395	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	354	38.9%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	14.0%
Married	71.6%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.2%	16.7%
Divorced	1.8%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	8.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	178	43.6%
High school	88	21.6%
College / grad school	106	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.7%

Construction 16.2%

Professional & management 13.0%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Other services 7.9%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	29.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 28.1%

Under 18 years 44.1%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 19.5%

Female-led households 73.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	62.7%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,741	89.8%
Spanish	23	1.3%
Other Indo-European	14	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,886	97.3%
Born in same state	1,864	96.2%
Born in different state	1,266	65.3%
Foreign born	22	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	52	2.7%
Not a US citizen	38	73.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	605	31.2%
French	162	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28617

What city is ZIP code 28617 in?

ZIP code 28617 is primarily assigned to Crumpler, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28617 in?

ZIP code 28617 falls within Ashe County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28617?

28% of residents in ZIP code 28617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28617 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 28617 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28617 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 28617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28617?

The median household income in ZIP code 28617 is $38,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28617 in?

ZIP code 28617 observes the EST timezone.