28693 ZIP Code — Warrensville, NC

Ashe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28693 is located in Warrensville, North Carolina, within Ashe County. It covers approximately 22.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,413 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28693

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 $161,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,979. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28693 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,413

population

22.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28693 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28693

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28693. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warrensville	Acceptable
Warrensville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28643 Lansing (3.9 mi) 28615 Creston (5 mi) 28694 West Jefferson (8.3 mi) 28640 Jefferson (9.1 mi) 28684 Todd (9.4 mi) 28631 Grassy Creek (9.4 mi) 28617 Crumpler (10.2 mi) 24292 Whitetop (11.2 mi) 28626 Fleetwood (12.4 mi) 37691 Trade (12.4 mi) 28698 Zionville (13 mi) 28629 Glendale Springs (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,413
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	22.16 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.4615
Longitude	-81.5557
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	61.3%	58.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	0.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,413

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$46,979

Median household income

$29,022

Per capita income

$161,500

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

652

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

103

60–64

115

65–74

153

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	19.5%
18 and over	1,138	80.5%
65 and over	377	26.7%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,393	98.6%
Two or more races	20	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	58.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	12.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	0.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$46,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 32.9%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,500
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	69.1%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	43.9%
Wood	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	84	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	214	33.3%
Households with children under 18	93	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	286	44.5%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	15.9%
Married	70.6%	50.1%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.3%
Divorced	5.5%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 25.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	226	80.1%
High school	22	7.8%
College / grad school	27	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 11.7%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Public administration 9.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,376	97.4%
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)	1,413	100.0%
Born in same state	1,413	100.0%
Born in different state	1,128	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	603	42.7%
French	99	7%
Italian	52	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.9%
English	12	0.8%
Irish	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28693

What city is ZIP code 28693 in?

ZIP code 28693 is primarily assigned to Warrensville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28693 in?

ZIP code 28693 falls within Ashe County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28693 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 28693 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 28693 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 28693 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28693?

15% 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 28693 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 28693 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 28693 in?

ZIP code 28693 observes the EST timezone.