ZIP Code 28683 - Thurmond North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28683 is located in Thurmond North Carolina. Portions of 28683 are also in Bryan Township and Traphill Township and Cherry Lane Township. 28683 is primarily within Surry County, with some portions in Wilkes County. Regionally, 28683 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area.
ZIP Code 28683 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Thurmond |
| Primary County | Surry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,359 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28683 Map
28683 Demographics
28683 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 28683 is White. The current unemployment level in 28683 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,359 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.61% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 772 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,554 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $150,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.48% |
28683 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,314 | 96.48% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 3.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28683 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 150 | 12.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 72 | 6.13% |
| High School Diploma | 465 | 39.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 196 | 16.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 128 | 10.89% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 10.98% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 2.47% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28683 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.38711166, -80.91627502 |
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| Region | Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Mount Airy, NC North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 34 Square Miles |
28683 Schools
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28683 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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