PlainZIP

Glade Valley, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28627

Alleghany County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,152
22/sq mi
$46,474
Median income
$246,400
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glade Valley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28627 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glade Valley, Alleghany County, North Carolina, home to just 1,152 residents across 51.9 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28627 reports a modest median household income of $46,474 (33% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $44,249. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $246,400 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $643 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. To put 28627 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Alleghany County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28627, Glade Valley, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,152

Population

51.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28627?

59.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,474

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$44,249

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28627 ranks nationally

Glade Valley, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,474 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

887

Total Housing Units

560

Occupied Units

327

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$246,400

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$643

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 28627, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,477,000.

25

Businesses

90

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 48.0%
Retail trade 5 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 28627 vs 28668 →

ZIP 28627 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28627 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28627 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28627 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28668 Roaring Gap, NC 300 3.6 mi
28623 Ennice, NC 1,653 5.3 mi
28685 Traphill, NC 2,076 7.3 mi
28683 Thurmond, NC 1,697 7.1 mi
28675 Sparta, NC 6,621 7.9 mi
28676 State Road, NC 3,483 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alleghany County

28675 standard
Sparta, NC
Pop: 6,621
28623 standard
Ennice, NC
Pop: 1,653
28644 standard
Laurel Springs, NC
Pop: 1,494
28663 standard
Piney Creek, NC
Pop: 614
28668 standard
Roaring Gap, NC
Pop: 300

Related Areas

Alleghany County Glade Valley, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28627 in? ▼
ZIP code 28627 (Glade Valley) is located in Alleghany County, North Carolina. Alleghany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alleghany-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28627? ▼
ZIP code 28627 in Glade Valley, NC has a population of 1,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28627 is $46,474, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28627 is $246,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28627 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28627? ▼
ZIP code 28627 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28627? ▼
In ZIP code 28627, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28627? ▼
In ZIP code 28627, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28627 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.