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ZIP Code 28668

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

300
9/sq mi
97.4%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 28668 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.7 square miles in Roaring Gap, Alleghany County, North Carolina. The area is home to 300 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28668 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28668 sits at , while per-capita income is $87,625. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28668 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 97.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Alleghany County, so you can benchmark 28668 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28668, Roaring Gap, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

300

Population

33.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28668?

55.8

Median Age

22.5%

Male

77.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$87,625

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 97.4%

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

What does housing look like?

608

Total Housing Units

30

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

1.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 28668, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,989,000.

9

Businesses

53

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 28668 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 28668 ranks #9 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 Code City Population Distance
28627 Glade Valley, NC 1,152 3.6 mi
28683 Thurmond, NC 1,697 4.6 mi
28685 Traphill, NC 2,076 5.0 mi
28623 Ennice, NC 1,653 8.5 mi
28676 State Road, NC 3,483 9.2 mi
28635 Hays, NC 3,901 10.3 mi
28675 Sparta, NC 6,621 10.4 mi
27024 Lowgap, NC 2,733 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28668 in?
ZIP code 28668 (Roaring Gap) 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 28668?
ZIP code 28668 in Roaring Gap, NC has a population of 300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28668?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28668 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28668?
ZIP code 28668 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28668?
In ZIP code 28668, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 97.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28668?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28668 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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