| Official Zip Code Name | Sparta |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Alleghany |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | WHITEHEAD |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | EDWARDS CROSSROADS STRATFORD TWIN OAKS |
| Current Population: | 6621 |
| Racial Majority: | White 84.63% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 76.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $35432 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $49270 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 2559 - 3199 ft. |
| Area | 105 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.50571600, -81.13505500 |
The current unemployment level in 28675 is 4.2% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28675 increased to 6621 from 6110 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28675 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28675 public schools is White. 66.3% of students in 28675 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5418 | 84.63% | 5774 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 106 | 1.66% | 109 | -3% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 10.76% | 641 | +7% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 15 | 0.23% | 15 | +0% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.44% | 29 | -3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.33% | 1 | +2000% |
| Two Or More Races | 50 | 1.95% | 50 | +150% |
| White | 76.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6621 | 6110 |
| Male Population | 49.00% | |
| Female Population | 51.00% | |
| Total Households | 2839 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 66.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $35432 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 66.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 24.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.00% |
| 28675 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28675 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 94 | Jeffrey Elmore | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 24363 - Mouth Of Wilson |
| 28627 - Glade Valley |
| 24348 - Independence |
| 28623 - Ennice |
| 28635 - Hays |
| 28663 - Piney Creek |
| 28644 - Laurel Springs |
| 28668 - Roaring Gap |
| 28685 - Traphill |
| 24333 - Galax |
| Sparta, NC |
Zip Code 28675 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 45 | 53 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 37 | 30 | 23 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 64 | 54 | 45 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.1 | 3.88 | 5.41 | 4.77 | 5.41 | 4.42 | 4.52 | 4.05 | 4.56 | 4.33 | 4.75 | 3.44 | 53.64 |