28670 ZIP Code — Ronda, NC

Wilkes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28670 is located in Ronda, North Carolina, within Wilkes County. It covers approximately 38.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28670

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 $118,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,641. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 28670 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,451

population

38.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ronda	Acceptable
Ronda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28669 Roaring River (4 mi) 28642 Jonesville (6.6 mi) 28659 North Wilkesboro (7.8 mi) 27020 Hamptonville (8.9 mi) 28621 Elkin (9.3 mi) 28676 State Road (10 mi) 28689 Union Grove (11 mi) 28685 Traphill (12.1 mi) 28656 North Wilkesboro (12.5 mi) 28683 Thurmond (12.7 mi) 27011 Boonville (13.2 mi) 28697 Wilkesboro (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,451
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	38.03 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.1997
Longitude	-80.9295
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	47.8%	56.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	12.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,451

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$48,641

Median household income

$26,209

Per capita income

$118,400

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

784

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

121

109

35–44

246

45–54

224

120

55–59

109

60–64

143

65–74

130

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	15.9%
18 and over	2,061	84.1%
65 and over	466	19.0%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4.6%

Black or African American 1.9%

Asian 1.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,208	86%
Hispanic or Latino	117	4.6%
Other race	117	4.6%
Black or African American	49	1.9%
Asian	43	1.7%
Two or more races	34	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	56.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	12.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 20.3%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	20.3%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
Median income	$48,641

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,400
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	48.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	59.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	12.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	499	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	34	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	124	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	218	24.9%
Households with children under 18	244	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	40.3%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	18.1%
Married	55.6%	53.8%
Separated	1.9%	5.1%
Widowed	0.4%	11.2%
Divorced	5.9%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.1%
Kindergarten	11	2.5%
Elementary school	186	42.7%
High school	131	30.0%
College / grad school	99	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%

Professional & management 12.7%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Construction 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Retail trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 2.3%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 58.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,384	97.3%
Spanish	89	3.7%
Other Indo-European	71	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,315	94.5%
Born in same state	2,279	93.0%
Born in different state	1,986	81.0%
Foreign born	36	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	136	5.5%
Not a US citizen	52	38.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,180	48.1%
French	253	10.3%
Italian	68	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28670

What city is ZIP code 28670 in?

ZIP code 28670 is primarily assigned to Ronda, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28670 in?

ZIP code 28670 falls within Wilkes County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28670?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28670 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 28670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28670?

The median home value in ZIP code 28670 is $118,400.

Does ZIP code 28670 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 28670 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28670 in?

ZIP code 28670 observes the EST timezone.