ZIP Code 28657 - Newland North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28657 is located in Newland North Carolina. Portions of 28657 are also in Crossnore and Jonas Ridge Township and Ingalls Township and Altamont Township and Carey's Flat Township and Newland No. 1 Township and Roaring Creek Township and Plumtree Township and Newland No. 2 Township and Cranberry Township (Avery County) and Minneapolis Township and Pineola Township and Hughes Township and Frank Township and Pyatte Township and Montezuma Township and Upper Creek Township and Cane Creek Township and Banner Elk Township and Linville Township (Avery County) and Minneapolis and Plumtree and Montezuma and Jonas Ridge. 28657 is primarily within Avery County, with some portions in Burke County and Mitchell County. Regionally, 28657 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28657 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Newland |
| Primary County | Avery County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,201 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28657 Demographics
28657 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 28657 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28657 is White. The current unemployment level in 28657 is 3.5%.
| Population | 8,201 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.53% |
| Population Density | 50 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,239 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,762 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $406,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.03% |
28657 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,955 | 94.02% |
| Black | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 104 | 1.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28657 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 934 | 82% |
| Black | 3 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 16.51% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.18% |
28657 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 330 | 5.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 824 | 13.57% |
| High School Diploma | 2,247 | 37.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 99 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 410 | 6.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,044 | 17.2% |
| Associates Degree | 649 | 10.69% |
| Masters Degree | 368 | 6.06% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 1.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 23 | 0.38% |
28657 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.0254631, -81.94353485 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 28657 | CrossnoreJonas Ridge TownshipIngalls TownshipAltamont TownshipCarey's Flat TownshipNewland No. 1 TownshipRoaring Creek TownshipPlumtree TownshipNewland No. 2 TownshipCranberry Township (Avery County)Minneapolis TownshipPineola TownshipHughes TownshipFrank TownshipPyatte TownshipMontezuma TownshipUpper Creek TownshipCane Creek TownshipBanner Elk TownshipLinville Township (Avery County)MinneapolisPlumtreeMontezumaJonas Ridge |
| Regions | Tri-Cities Region Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 164 Square Miles |
28657 Schools
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28657 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66g - Southern Metasedimentary Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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