ZIP Code 28615 - Creston North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28615 is located in Creston North Carolina. Portions of 28615 are also in North Fork Township (Ashe County) and Creston Township and Laurel Township and Pond Mountain Township and Clifton Township and Old Fields Township (Ashe County) and Horse Creek Township and West Jefferson Township and North Fork Township (Watauga County) and Hurricane Township. 28615 is primarily within Ashe County, with some portions in Watauga County. Regionally, 28615 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28615 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Creston |
| Primary County | Ashe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,717 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28615 Demographics
28615 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28615 is White. The current unemployment level in 28615 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,717 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 822 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,230 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $176,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.09% |
28615 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,635 | 97.09% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28615 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 145 | 13.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 100 | 9.33% |
| High School Diploma | 471 | 43.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 78 | 7.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 94 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 10.26% |
| Masters Degree | 38 | 3.54% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 2.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28615 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.45175552, -81.65039062 |
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| Region | Tri-Cities Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Boone, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
28615 Schools
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28615 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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