28676 ZIP Code — State Road, NC

Surry County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28676 is located in State Road, North Carolina, within Surry County. It covers approximately 28.13 square miles and serves a population of 3,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28676

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,844) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28676 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,059

population

28.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
State Road	Acceptable
State Road	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28621 Elkin (1.2 mi) 27017 Dobson (4.4 mi) 28683 Thurmond (4.6 mi) 28642 Jonesville (8.3 mi) 28685 Traphill (9.3 mi) 28668 Roaring Gap (9.4 mi) 28670 Ronda (10 mi) 28627 Glade Valley (10.7 mi) 28669 Roaring River (10.8 mi) 27024 Lowgap (12.8 mi) 27011 Boonville (12.8 mi) 28623 Ennice (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,059
Population density	109 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	28.13 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	36.3344
Longitude	-80.8642
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	49.1%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,059

Population

109

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$51,844

Median household income

$39,592

Per capita income

$192,000

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,381

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

142

15–19

130

20–24

25–34

173

35–44

157

216

45–54

197

149

55–59

135

194

60–64

176

234

65–74

213

157

75–84

143

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	493	16.1%
18 and over	2,566	83.9%
65 and over	825	27.0%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,024	98.9%
Black or African American	24	0.8%
Two or more races	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$51,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,000
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	14.7%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	762	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	318	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	242	17.8%
Households with children under 18	261	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	639	47.0%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	18.4%
Married	55.4%	58.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	8.8%	13.4%
Divorced	9.5%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.9%
Kindergarten	5	1.0%
Elementary school	150	28.7%
High school	260	49.8%
College / grad school	97	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 9.8%

Other services 9.0%

Professional & management 7.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,974	97.2%
Spanish	43	1.4%
Other Indo-European	43	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,967	97.0%
Born in same state	2,953	96.5%
Born in different state	2,515	82.2%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	92	3.0%
Not a US citizen	71	77.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	714	23.3%
Arab	627	20.5%
Italian	360	11.8%
Irish	62	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	0.8%
German	15	0.5%
English	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28676

What city is ZIP code 28676 in?

ZIP code 28676 is primarily assigned to State Road, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28676 in?

ZIP code 28676 falls within Wilkes County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28676 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 28676 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28676 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 28676 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28676 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 28676 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28676 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 28676 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28676 in?

ZIP code 28676 observes the EST timezone.