28619 ZIP Code — Drexel, NC

Burke County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28619 is located in Drexel, North Carolina, within Burke County. It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of 434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28619

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $45,625. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 28619 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

434

population

0.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28619 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28619

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28619. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drexel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	434
Population density	923 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	0.47 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7598
Longitude	-81.6014
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	55.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	12.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

434

Population

923

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$45,625

Median household income

$27,004

Per capita income

$156,700

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

49.4%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	434	100.0%
65 and over	133	30.6%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Black or African American 12.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	360	82.9%
Black or African American	53	12.2%
Two or more races	11	2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	55.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	12.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
Median income	$45,625

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,700
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	49.4%
Renter occupied	50.6%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	49.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	43.4%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	59.9%
2 vehicles	14.5%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	81.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	25.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	73	42.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	21.5%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.5%	24.1%
Married	27.7%	25.3%
Separated	5.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	23.6%
Divorced	0.0%	27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

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	13	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.7%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Retail trade 18.6%

Other services 13.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.9%
65 and over	78.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	434	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)	422	97.2%
Born in same state	422	97.2%
Born in different state	277	63.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.8%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	170	39.2%
Italian	56	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	9.4%
English	10	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	72.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28619

What city is ZIP code 28619 in?

ZIP code 28619 is primarily assigned to Drexel, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28619 in?

ZIP code 28619 falls within Burke County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28619 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 28619 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28619?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28619 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 28619 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28619?

The median home value in ZIP code 28619 is $156,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 28619 in?

ZIP code 28619 observes the EST timezone.