28628 ZIP Code — Glen Alpine, NC
Burke County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28628 is located in Glen Alpine, North Carolina, within Burke County. It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of 34 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
34
population
0.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28628 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28628
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glen Alpine | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34 |
| Population density | 121 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7287 |
| Longitude | -81.7795 |
| 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 | 59.5% | 55.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 12.5% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
34
Population
121
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$27,385
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
13
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
5
2
35–44
3
3
45–54
6
3
55–59
5
2
65–74
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 27 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 50.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.5% | 55.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.8% | 12.5% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.0% |
$15k–$25k
31.3%
$25k–$35k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
50.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 31.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 50.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
61.5%
$200k–$300k
38.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
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 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 81.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.8% |
| 3 or more | 50.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 68.8% |
| Wood | 31.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 68.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 50.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 18.8% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 33.3% |
| Married | 100.0% | 66.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
29.6%
Associate's degree
29.6%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| 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 | 8 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
52.9%
Education & healthcare
47.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 47.1% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 52.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.9% |
| Government | 47.1% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| 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 | 18.8% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 38.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 36.4% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34 | 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) | 34 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 34 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 29 | 85.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3 | 8.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28628
What city is ZIP code 28628 in?
ZIP code 28628 is primarily assigned to Glen Alpine, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28628 in?
ZIP code 28628 falls within Burke County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28628 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 28628 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 28628?
ZIP code 28628 has an estimated population of 34 residents, with a density of 121 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28628 in?
ZIP code 28628 observes the EST timezone.