Creston ZIP Code List — Ashe County, NC
There is one unique ZIP code in Creston, North Carolina and it is 28615. Area code: 336.
1
ZIP codes
70.37
sq mi land
0.23
sq mi water
336
area code
Creston, NC ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Creston, NC (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,717
Population
51.3
Median age
$50,383
Median household income
$27,762
Per capita income
$168,400
Median home value
$670
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
1,020
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20
Under 5
20
65
5–9
62
36
10–14
34
15
15–19
15
37
20–24
35
128
25–34
122
67
35–44
64
94
45–54
90
95
55–59
90
45
60–64
43
206
65–74
196
53
75–84
51
17
85+
17
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 254 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,463 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 540 | 31.5% |
| Median age | 51.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,617 | 90.6% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
16.2%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
32.7%
$75k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
3.3%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 32.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $50,383 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.9%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
29.0%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 |
| Median rent / month | $670 |
| Owner occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter occupied | 26.7% |
| Vacant | 34.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 23.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.3% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% |
| Electricity | 34.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.7% |
| Fuel oil | 31.3% |
| Wood | 17.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 348 | 42.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 147 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 272 | 33.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 155 | 19.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 387 | 47.4% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Married | 55.5% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 25.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 144 | 68.9% |
| High school | 17 | 8.1% |
| College / grad school | 16 | 7.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.5%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Finance & real estate
12.8%
Construction
11.3%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Professional & management
5.5%
Other services
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.5% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 24.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 29.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 14.6% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.3 |
Poverty
All people
19.3%
Under 18 years
29.1%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
10.9%
Female-led households
28.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.1% |
| Retirement income | 35.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.2% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Heart disease | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 163 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.5% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.2% |
| Public insurance | 48.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,677 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 28 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 28 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,672 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 1,672 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,173 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 45 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 750 | 43.7% |
| French | 118 | 6.9% |
| Italian | 115 | 6.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 15 | 0.9% |
| English | 12 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.6% |
| Internet access | 80.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Creston, NC?
Creston, NC has one ZIP code: 28615.
What is the main ZIP code for Creston, NC?
The primary ZIP code for Creston, NC is 28615. The city uses area code 336 for phone service.
What county is Creston, NC in?
Creston is located in Ashe County, North Carolina.
How many ZIP codes are in Creston, NC?
Creston, NC has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code covers the downtown Creston area in Ashe County?
The downtown Creston area and surrounding community in Ashe County is served by ZIP code 28615.
Which ZIP code should I use for mailing addresses in Creston, NC?
All addresses in Creston, North Carolina use the ZIP code 28615.