28627 ZIP Code — Glade Valley, NC

Alleghany County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28627 is located in Glade Valley, North Carolina, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 25.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28627

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($45,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,371

population

25.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glade Valley	Acceptable
Glade Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28668 Roaring Gap (3.9 mi) 28623 Ennice (5.9 mi) 28683 Thurmond (6.1 mi) 28685 Traphill (6.2 mi) 28675 Sparta (8.8 mi) 28635 Hays (10 mi) 28676 State Road (10.7 mi) 27024 Lowgap (11.2 mi) 28621 Elkin (11.9 mi) 27017 Dobson (12 mi) 28649 Mc Grady (13.9 mi) 28644 Laurel Springs (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,371
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	25.77 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.4418
Longitude	-81.0030
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	62.8%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,371

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$45,250

Median household income

$39,382

Per capita income

$139,400

Median home value

$668

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

908

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

141

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	184	13.4%
18 and over	1,187	86.6%
65 and over	343	25.0%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,365	99.6%
Two or more races	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$45,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,400
Median rent / month	$668
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	33.4%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	222	33.2%
Female householder, no spouse	121	18.1%
Households with children under 18	103	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	28.1%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	3.4%
Married	57.1%	67.6%
Separated	0.0%	15.4%
Widowed	1.9%	5.6%
Divorced	14.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	17.7%
Elementary school	61	46.9%
High school	36	27.7%
College / grad school	10	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	1.5%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,307	95.3%
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)	1,371	100.0%
Born in same state	1,371	100.0%
Born in different state	1,057	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	707	51.6%
French	183	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	2%
English	13	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28627

What city is ZIP code 28627 in?

ZIP code 28627 is primarily assigned to Glade Valley, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28627 in?

ZIP code 28627 falls within Alleghany County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28627?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28627?

18% of residents in ZIP code 28627 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28627 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 28627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28627?

The median home value in ZIP code 28627 is $139,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 28627 in?

ZIP code 28627 observes the EST timezone.