28683 ZIP Code — Thurmond, NC

Wilkes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28683 is located in Thurmond, North Carolina, within Wilkes County. It covers approximately 34.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28683

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $43,771. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28683 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,359

population

34.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28683 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28683

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28683. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thurmond	Acceptable
Thurmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28676 State Road (4.6 mi) 28668 Roaring Gap (5.5 mi) 28621 Elkin (5.8 mi) 28627 Glade Valley (6.1 mi) 28685 Traphill (6.4 mi) 27017 Dobson (6.4 mi) 28623 Ennice (10.1 mi) 27024 Lowgap (10.7 mi) 28635 Hays (11.8 mi) 28669 Roaring River (12.1 mi) 28642 Jonesville (12.6 mi) 28670 Ronda (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,359
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	34.55 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	36.3832
Longitude	-80.9200
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	60.8%	56.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	29.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,359

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$43,771

Median household income

$23,777

Per capita income

$134,500

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

585

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	320	23.5%
18 and over	1,039	76.5%
65 and over	301	22.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,324	96%
Two or more races	35	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	56.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	29.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.8%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
Median income	$43,771

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,500
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	52.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.1%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	21.4%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	35	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	108	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	162	28.1%
Households with children under 18	182	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	40.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	17.5%
Married	53.5%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	4.8%	13.3%
Divorced	5.5%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	174	66.7%
High school	51	19.5%
College / grad school	27	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.9%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.6%

Public administration 10.7%

Construction 8.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.5%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 58.6%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 82.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,253	92.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,345	99.0%
Born in same state	1,345	99.0%
Born in different state	1,042	76.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.0%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	493	36.3%
French	279	20.5%
Italian	131	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.7%
Dutch	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28683

What city is ZIP code 28683 in?

ZIP code 28683 is primarily assigned to Thurmond, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28683 in?

ZIP code 28683 falls within Wilkes County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28683?

29% of residents in ZIP code 28683 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28683?

13% 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 28683 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28683?

The median home value in ZIP code 28683 is $134,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 28683 in?

ZIP code 28683 observes the EST timezone.