28626 ZIP Code — Fleetwood, NC

Ashe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28626 is located in Fleetwood, North Carolina, within Ashe County. It covers approximately 29.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28626

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 $246,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,891. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 28626 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,003

population

29.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fleetwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28694 West Jefferson (5.1 mi) 28618 Deep Gap (6.2 mi) 28684 Todd (7.4 mi) 28629 Glendale Springs (7.8 mi) 28665 Purlear (9 mi) 28640 Jefferson (9.2 mi) 28607 Boone (10 mi) 28608 Boone (11.4 mi) 28651 Millers Creek (12.1 mi) 28624 Ferguson (12.3 mi) 28693 Warrensville (12.4 mi) 28698 Zionville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,003
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	29.72 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	36.2891
Longitude	-81.4968
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	43.0%	58.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,003

Population

101

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$62,891

Median household income

$35,871

Per capita income

$246,500

Median home value

$1,106

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

2,002

Housing units

39.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

254

25–34

189

170

35–44

126

424

45–54

315

55–59

123

60–64

228

65–74

169

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	389	13.0%
18 and over	2,614	87.0%
65 and over	623	20.7%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,989	99.5%
Two or more races	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	58.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	14.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$62,891

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 32.8%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,500
Median rent / month	$1,106
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	31.4%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	29.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	868	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	69	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	189	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	245	17.9%
Households with children under 18	303	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	26.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	15.2%
Married	62.1%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.4%
Divorced	16.4%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	34	7.0%
Elementary school	185	38.1%
High school	151	31.1%
College / grad school	115	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Information 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,947	98.1%
Spanish	39	1.3%
Other Indo-European	39	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,916	97.1%
Born in same state	2,916	97.1%
Born in different state	2,111	70.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	87	2.9%
Not a US citizen	48	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,128	37.6%
Italian	419	14%
French	390	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	1%
English	15	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28626

What city is ZIP code 28626 in?

ZIP code 28626 is primarily assigned to Fleetwood, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28626 in?

ZIP code 28626 falls within Ashe County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28626 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 28626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 28626?

ZIP code 28626 has an estimated population of 3,003 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28626?

The median household income in ZIP code 28626 is $62,891, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28626?

The median home value in ZIP code 28626 is $246,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 28626 in?

ZIP code 28626 observes the EST timezone.