PlainZIP

Laurel Springs, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28644

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

1,494
8/sq mi
$52,798
Median income
$222,400
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28644 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurel Springs, Alleghany County, North Carolina, home to just 1,494 residents across 177.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28644 reports a modest median household income of $52,798 (24% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $35,898. Local economic indicators show a 19.2% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $222,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28644, plus 5 more within Alleghany County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 28644, Laurel Springs, 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

1,494

Population

177.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28644?

52.4

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$52,798

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,898

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28644 ranks nationally

Laurel Springs, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,798 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,208

Total Housing Units

735

Occupied Units

473

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$222,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 28644, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,338,000.

20

Businesses

55

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 25.0%

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 28644 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 28644 ranks #5 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 28644 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 28644 ranks #5 of 8 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
28672 Scottville, NC 35 4.9 mi
28663 Piney Creek, NC 614 7.7 mi
28649 Mc Grady, NC 993 7.5 mi
28617 Crumpler, NC 2,261 7.2 mi
28640 Jefferson, NC 4,719 8.1 mi
28629 Glendale Springs, NC 75 8.3 mi
28675 Sparta, NC 6,621 8.8 mi
28631 Grassy Creek, NC 637 11.5 mi
28635 Hays, NC 3,901 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alleghany County

28675 standard
Sparta, NC
Pop: 6,621
28623 standard
Ennice, NC
Pop: 1,653
28627 standard
Glade Valley, NC
Pop: 1,152
28663 standard
Piney Creek, NC
Pop: 614
28668 standard
Roaring Gap, NC
Pop: 300

Related Areas

Alleghany County Laurel Springs, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28644 in? ▼
ZIP code 28644 (Laurel Springs) 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 28644? ▼
ZIP code 28644 in Laurel Springs, NC has a population of 1,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28644 is $52,798, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28644 is $222,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28644 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28644? ▼
ZIP code 28644 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28644? ▼
In ZIP code 28644, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 28644? ▼
In ZIP code 28644, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28644 is 19.2% 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.