28644 ZIP Code — Laurel Springs, NC

Alleghany County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28644 is located in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 71.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28644

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,500. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,134

population

71.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurel Springs	Acceptable
Laurel Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28617 Crumpler (6.6 mi) 28663 Piney Creek (6.8 mi) 28675 Sparta (7 mi) 28640 Jefferson (8.2 mi) 28649 Mc Grady (8.6 mi) 28629 Glendale Springs (9.1 mi) 28635 Hays (10.8 mi) 28631 Grassy Creek (11.2 mi) 28651 Millers Creek (12 mi) 28694 West Jefferson (12.6 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (13.9 mi) 28668 Roaring Gap (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,134
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	71.42 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	36.4393
Longitude	-81.2682
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	68.7%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,134

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$31,500

Median household income

$25,942

Per capita income

$180,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

968

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	9.4%
18 and over	1,027	90.6%
65 and over	401	35.4%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,094	96.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 21.6%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 18.9%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.6%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	18.9%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$31,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	46.5%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	26.7%
Fuel oil	11.2%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	351	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	21	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	198	33.7%
Households with children under 18	81	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	47.8%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	13.5%
Married	76.5%	65.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.3%
Divorced	6.3%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	41.3%
High school	29	26.6%
College / grad school	35	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.1%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.1%

Professional & management 10.7%

Public administration 4.9%

Retail trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	29.1%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.2%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	25.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 27.3%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 73.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	23.5%
Uninsured under 19	27.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,101	97.1%
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)	1,126	99.3%
Born in same state	1,126	99.3%
Born in different state	738	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	312	27.5%
French	179	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	3.5%
Norwegian	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28644

What city is ZIP code 28644 in?

ZIP code 28644 is primarily assigned to Laurel Springs, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28644 in?

ZIP code 28644 falls within Alleghany County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28644 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 28644 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28644?

25% of residents in ZIP code 28644 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28644 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 28644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28644?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 28644 in?

ZIP code 28644 observes the EST timezone.