28675 ZIP Code — Sparta, NC

Alleghany County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28675 is located in Sparta, North Carolina, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 107.37 square miles and serves a population of 6,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28675

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,221. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28675 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,591

population

107.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28675 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28675

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28675. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sparta	Acceptable
Sparta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28644 Laurel Springs (7 mi) 28663 Piney Creek (8.7 mi) 28627 Glade Valley (8.8 mi) 28668 Roaring Gap (10 mi) 28635 Hays (10.4 mi) 28623 Ennice (10.7 mi) 24348 Independence (11.1 mi) 28685 Traphill (11.2 mi) 28649 Mc Grady (11.3 mi) 28617 Crumpler (12.2 mi) 28683 Thurmond (14.7 mi) 28640 Jefferson (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,591
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	107.37 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	36.4827
Longitude	-81.1539
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	63.2%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,591

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$40,221

Median household income

$28,148

Per capita income

$172,600

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

3,145

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

119

145

5–9

150

121

10–14

126

157

15–19

164

148

20–24

154

357

25–34

372

284

35–44

296

432

45–54

449

208

55–59

217

374

60–64

389

573

65–74

596

224

75–84

232

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	950	14.4%
18 and over	5,641	85.6%
65 and over	1,814	27.5%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,055	89.8%
Two or more races	270	4%
Black or African American	188	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	153	2.3%
Asian	35	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.5%
Other race	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	62.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	25.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	8.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$40,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,600
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Fuel oil	21.9%
Wood	11.8%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,513	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	129	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	622	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	684	23.2%
Households with children under 18	595	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,203	40.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	15.7%
Married	55.1%	54.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%
Widowed	3.9%	7.6%
Divorced	18.8%	21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	5.6%
Kindergarten	53	5.1%
Elementary school	406	39.0%
High school	237	22.8%
College / grad school	286	27.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Professional & management 15.2%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Retail trade 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Construction 6.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Information 1.3%

Other services 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 49.6%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 47.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	526	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,357	96.4%
Spanish	132	2.1%
Other Indo-European	132	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,390	97.0%
Born in same state	6,366	96.6%
Born in different state	3,914	59.4%
Foreign born	24	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	201	3.0%
Not a US citizen	62	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,401	36.4%
French	625	9.5%
Italian	420	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	45	0.7%
English	30	0.5%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28675

What city is ZIP code 28675 in?

ZIP code 28675 is primarily assigned to Sparta, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28675 in?

ZIP code 28675 falls within Alleghany County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28675 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 28675 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28675 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 28675 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28675?

21% of residents in ZIP code 28675 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28675 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 28675 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28675 in?

ZIP code 28675 observes the EST timezone.