Lansing, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28643
Ashe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,521
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,509
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lansing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28643 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28643 (Lansing, NC) rose +22.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.0 in 2023 to 350.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28643 covers 180.6 square miles in Lansing, Ashe County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,521 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28643 reports a modest median household income of $44,509 (36% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,720. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,500 (42% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashe County, so 28643 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansing, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28643.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 28643, Lansing, 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
3,521
Population
180.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28643?
46.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$44,509
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$23,720
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28643 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Lansing, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,509 10th percentile higher than 10% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,087housing units
2,087
Total Housing Units
1,494
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+22.0%
YoY Change (2024)
350
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+250%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28643 have increased 22.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +16.6% | 183 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 205 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 237 |
| 2023 | +21.3% | 287 |
| 2024 | +22.0% | 350 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 28643, employing approximately 232 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,265,000.
22
Businesses
232
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 18.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28640
Jefferson (28640)
4,719 residents
- 28643
Lansing (28643)
3,521 residents
- 28615 1,876
Creston (28615)
1,876 residents
- 28693 1,700
Warrensville (28693)
1,700 residents
- 24363 1,365
Mouth Of Wilson (24363)
1,365 residents
- 28631 637
Grassy Creek (28631)
637 residents
- 24292 535
Whitetop (24292)
535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28643 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28693
Warrensville (28693)
$62,596 median income
- 28640
Jefferson (28640)
$53,155 median income
- 28615
Creston (28615)
$51,653 median income
- 24363
Mouth Of Wilson (24363)
$47,708 median income
- 28643
Lansing (28643)
$44,509 median income
- 24292
Whitetop (24292)
$36,134 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28643 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28643, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,521 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28643 in?
ZIP code 28643 (Lansing) is located in Ashe County, North Carolina. Ashe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ashe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28643?
ZIP code 28643 in Lansing, NC has a population of 3,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28643?
The median household income in ZIP 28643 is $44,509, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28643?
The median home value in ZIP 28643 is $149,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28643 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28643?
ZIP code 28643 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28643?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28643 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28643?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28643 increased by 22.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28643?
In ZIP code 28643, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28643?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28643 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28643?
In ZIP code 28643, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28643 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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