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28675

Sparta, NC

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28675 covers Sparta in Alleghany County, with 6,702 people in the ACS 2023 estimate.

Figures are for the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), which is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. A PO Box or unique ZIP may have no ZCTA and no demographics. Methodology

ACS 2023 population

6,702

Median household income

$44,137

Median home value

$202,100

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year (vintage 2023). Geography: ZCTA 28675. Methodology

ZIP code map of 28675

Census ZCTA boundary for ZIP 28675 in Sparta, North Carolina
Census ZCTA boundary for ZIP 28675 in Sparta, North Carolina. A ZCTA is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. Methodology · Data sources
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About ZIP code 28675

Type

STANDARD

City

Sparta

County

Alleghany County

Also listed in

Virginia

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

276, 336, 743

Land area

107.4 sq mi

Water area

0.81 sq mi

Households

3,867

Median gross rent

$717

Acceptable cities: Whitehead

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
276, 336, 743
World Region
NA
Country
US

Commercial ZIP directory · not ACS

Commercial ZIP directory population_count for ZCTA 28675. Not ACS. Methodology

People in 28675

Race

  • White5,273
  • Black or African American81
  • American Indian or Alaska Native23
  • Asian13
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander3
  • Other race423
  • Two or more races322

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 784

Age

  • Under 10580
  • 10 to 19659
  • 20 to 29596
  • 30 to 39642
  • 40 to 49607
  • 50 to 59820
  • 60 to 691,027
  • 70 to 79801
  • 80 and older406

Income and housing in 28675

Poverty rate

17.0%

Median earnings

$29,686

Median household income

$44,137

Median home value

$202,100

Median gross rent

$717

Education

  • High school graduate83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree24.4%
  • Graduate degree8.1%

Places covering 28675

Cities and places — Population overlap

Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each place, based on ZIP Code Database place-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census-place population.

ZIP Code Database place-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_place, keyed by place_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology

Counties — Population overlap

Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each county, based on ZIP Code Database county-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census county population.

ZIP Code Database county-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_county, keyed by county_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology

70.0% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 28675

IRS populationACS population
7,7053,852020052023

Hover the chart or read the table below (Year | ACS | IRS).

Population history. Year | ACS population | IRS population. ACS and IRS are separate series. Blank cells mean that source did not publish a count for the year.
YearACS populationIRS population
20055,470
20065,385
20075,975
20085,445
20095,438
20105,390
20116,0885,301
20126,3125,320
20136,1225,180
20146,4025,070
20156,6185,080
20166,6835,120
20176,9515,000
20187,0334,990
20196,7074,940
20207,1345,070
20216,5275,060
20226,5915,050
20236,702

ACS: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates. IRS: Statistics of Income ZIP Code data.

ZIP codes near 28675

12 nearest ZIP centroids (any distance)

  1. 28627Glade Valley7.7 miPop 1,273 · Income $42,938
  2. 28663Piney Creek8.8 miPop 474 · Income —
  3. 28623Ennice9.2 miPop 1,927 · Income $45,114
  4. 28644Laurel Springs9.6 miPop 1,123 · Income $33,897
  5. 28668Roaring Gap9.9 miPop 166 · Income —
  6. 28672Scottville10.7 miPop 163 · Income —
  7. 24348Independence11.0 miPop 5,095 · Income $42,408
  8. 28635Hays12.0 miPop 3,107 · Income $44,540
  9. 28685Traphill12.2 miPop 2,345 · Income $45,029
  10. 28649Mc Grady12.5 miPop 1,581 · Income $43,391
  11. 28617Crumpler12.7 miPop 1,469 · Income $56,667
  12. 24333Galax14.5 miPop 17,841 · Income $47,539

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28675 Sparta, NC

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ZIP code 28675 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 28675 in?
28675 is in Sparta, NC.
What county is 28675 in?
28675 is in Alleghany County.
What is the median household income in 28675?
The median household income in 28675 is $44,137.
Does ZIP code 28675 cross state lines?
Yes. 28675 is listed in NC, VA. This page is the canonical listing for Sparta, NC.
Which ZIP codes are near 28675?
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