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 Low-density area
- $52,798
- Median income Below-median income area
- $222,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,898. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,400 (14% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $859; 71.7% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Alleghany County, so 28644 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 28644?
52.4
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$52,798
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$35,898
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28644 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Laurel Springs, 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)
$52,798 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
1,208housing units
1,208
Total Housing Units
735
Occupied Units
473
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28644 vs 28672 →
ZIP 28644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28675
Sparta (28675)
6,621 residents
- 28640
Jefferson (28640)
4,719 residents
- 28635
Hays (28635)
3,901 residents
- 28617 2,261
Crumpler (28617)
2,261 residents
- 28644 1,494
Laurel Springs (28644)
1,494 residents
- 28649 993
Mc Grady (28649)
993 residents
- 28631 637
Grassy Creek (28631)
637 residents
- 28663 614
Piney Creek (28663)
614 residents
- 28629 75
Glendale Springs (28629)
75 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28644 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28672
Scottville (28672)
$163,210 median income
- 28663
Piney Creek (28663)
$80,457 median income
- 28617 $62,204
Crumpler (28617)
$62,204 median income
- 28640 $53,155
Jefferson (28640)
$53,155 median income
- 28644 $52,798
Laurel Springs (28644)
$52,798 median income
- 28649 $47,016
Mc Grady (28649)
$47,016 median income
- 28635 $44,901
Hays (28635)
$44,901 median income
- 28675 $44,560
Sparta (28675)
$44,560 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28644, 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 (1,494 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 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.
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