ZIP Code 28644 is located in Laurel Springs North Carolina. Portions of 28644 are also in Peak Creek Township and Cranberry Township (Alleghany County) and Prathers Creek Township and Whitehead Township and Chestnut Hill Township and Union Township (Wilkes County) and Gap Civil Township and Jefferson Township (Ashe County) and Mulberry Township (Wilkes County). 28644 is primarily within Alleghany County, with some portions in Ashe County and Wilkes County. Regionally, 28644 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Laurel Springs |
| Primary County | Alleghany County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,134 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EST |
28644 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 28644 is White. The current unemployment level in 28644 is 3.6%.
| Population | 1,134 |
| Population Growth Rate | 16.75% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 578 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,577 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $328,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.83% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 89.83% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 37 | 2.9% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 32 | 4.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 143 | 19.94% |
| High School Diploma | 212 | 29.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 11 | 1.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 147 | 20.5% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 14.23% |
| Masters Degree | 41 | 5.72% |
| Professional Degree | 19 | 2.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 36.43231583,-81.26578522 |
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| Regions | Piedmont Triad AreaTri-Cities Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 75 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66c - New River Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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