28653 ZIP Code — Montezuma, NC

Avery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28653 is located in Montezuma, North Carolina, within Avery County. It covers approximately 0.04 square miles and serves a population of 25 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

population

0.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montezuma	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25
Population density	625 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0651
Longitude	-81.9028
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

Population

625

People per sq mi

0.0

Median age

Median household income

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	25	100.0%
65 and over	25	100.0%
Median age	0.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	25	100%

Household income

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Wood	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	100.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	100.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 100.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
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	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
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	100.0%
Retirement income	100.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25	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)	25	100.0%
Born in same state	25	100.0%
Born in different state	25	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	100.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28653

What city is ZIP code 28653 in?

ZIP code 28653 is primarily assigned to Montezuma, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28653 in?

ZIP code 28653 falls within Avery County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28653 have an older population?

100% of residents in ZIP code 28653 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28653 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 28653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28653?

ZIP code 28653 has an estimated population of 25 residents, with a density of 595 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28653 in?

ZIP code 28653 observes the EST timezone.