28668 ZIP Code — Roaring Gap, NC

Alleghany County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28668 is located in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 11.62 square miles and serves a population of 165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/743.

165

population

11.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roaring Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28685 Traphill (2.3 mi) 28627 Glade Valley (3.9 mi) 28683 Thurmond (5.5 mi) 28635 Hays (6.8 mi) 28676 State Road (9.4 mi) 28623 Ennice (9.9 mi) 28675 Sparta (10 mi) 28621 Elkin (10.4 mi) 28649 Mc Grady (11.3 mi) 28669 Roaring River (11.6 mi) 27017 Dobson (12 mi) 28670 Ronda (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	165
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	11.62 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.3863
Longitude	-81.0197
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/743

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	6.0%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	26.2%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

165

Population

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

Median household income

$121,678

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

82.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	165	100.0%
65 and over	28	17.0%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	161	96.4%
Black or African American	2	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	1.2%
Other race	2	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	6.0%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	26.2%	3.5%	6.0%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 40.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 39.2%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	40.5%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	39.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 40.5%

$500k–$1M 27.8%

$1M+ 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	85.0%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	41.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	30.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	72.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	49.4%
Wood	11.4%
Solar	27.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	72.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	22	27.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	22.8%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	2.4%
Married	73.5%	70.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	26.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 0.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 45.5%

Graduate / professional 37.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	82.5%

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	21	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 40.8%

Manufacturing 30.3%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	97.4%
Service	1.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.4%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	9.2%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	44.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	51.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	43.5%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	12.7%

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	98.2%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	165	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.6%
Other Indo-European	1	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	112	67.9%
Born in same state	112	67.9%
Born in different state	70	42.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	32.1%
Not a US citizen	52	98.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	44.2%
Italian	31	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	8.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28668

What city is ZIP code 28668 in?

ZIP code 28668 is primarily assigned to Roaring Gap, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28668 in?

ZIP code 28668 falls within Alleghany County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28668?

83% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 28668 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 28668 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 28668?

Health data for ZIP code 28668 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 28668?

ZIP code 28668 has an estimated population of 165 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28668 in?

ZIP code 28668 observes the EST timezone.