28663 ZIP Code — Piney Creek, NC

Alleghany County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28663 is located in Piney Creek, North Carolina, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 20.69 square miles and serves a population of 461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28663

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 $189,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28663 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

461

population

20.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28663 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28663

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piney Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28617 Crumpler (5.8 mi) 28644 Laurel Springs (6.8 mi) 28631 Grassy Creek (7 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (7.3 mi) 28675 Sparta (8.7 mi) 24348 Independence (9.6 mi) 28640 Jefferson (11.1 mi) 28643 Lansing (14 mi) 24326 Elk Creek (14.3 mi) 28629 Glendale Springs (14.4 mi) 24378 Troutdale (14.4 mi) 28649 Mc Grady (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	461
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	20.69 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.5355
Longitude	-81.2952
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	53.1%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

461

Population

People per sq mi

65.1

Median age

Median household income

$55,860

Per capita income

$189,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

601

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	7.6%
18 and over	426	92.4%
65 and over	231	50.1%
Median age	65.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	440	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.7%
Black or African American	8	1.7%
Two or more races	7	1.5%
Other race	6	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 5.4%

$75k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	5.4%
$75k–$100k	28.3%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	58.6%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	8.7%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	64.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	14.7%
No fuel used	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	96	37.2%
Households with children under 18	45	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	72.1%
Average household size	1.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.7%	12.4%
Married	61.4%	50.4%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	14.7%	34.1%
Divorced	6.0%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	16	57.1%
College / grad school	12	42.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.3%

Retail trade 5.8%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	47.1%
Sales & office	3.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.3%
Government	39.7%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	4.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.2%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	442	95.9%
Spanish	23	5.2%
Other Indo-European	23	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	427	92.6%
Born in same state	427	92.6%
Born in different state	269	58.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	7.4%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	21.3%
French	26	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	1.5%
Polish	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.0%
Internet access	64.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28663

What city is ZIP code 28663 in?

ZIP code 28663 is primarily assigned to Piney Creek, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28663 in?

ZIP code 28663 falls within Alleghany County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28663 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 28663 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28663 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 28663 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28663 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 28663 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28663?

19% of residents in ZIP code 28663 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 28663 in?

ZIP code 28663 observes the EST timezone.