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ZIP Code 28615
Lansing, NC, Ashe County
Population
1,878
Land area
70.4sq mi
People per sq mi
27
City
Lansing
ZIP 28615 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28615 at a glance
- ZIP 28615 (Lansing) is 88% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,653, 29% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28615
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28615, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,653
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$152,600
Prices +13.1% in a year
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
33.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
14
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
66
$1.83M annual payroll
PPP loans
$630K
24 loans
Campaign donations
$2,460
19% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28615, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
587
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
191
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28615, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes near 28615
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28693Lansing | 5.7 mi | 22.2 |
| 28643Lansing | 6.8 mi | 70 |
| 37680Mountain City | 7.7 mi | 29.1 |
| 37691Mountain City | 9.2 mi | 14.3 |
| 28684Boone | 9.5 mi | 50.2 |
| 37683Mountain City | 11 mi | 134.1 |
| 24292Troutdale | 11 mi | 26 |
| 28694West Jefferson | 12 mi | 69.9 |
| 28698Cove Creek | 12 mi | 25.9 |
| 28631Lansing | 13 mi | 23.2 |
| 24236Damascus | 14 mi | 59.9 |
| 37688Mountain City | 14 mi | 54.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28615?
- ZIP code 28615 is in Lansing, NC (Ashe County).
- What county is ZIP code 28615 in?
- ZIP code 28615 is mostly in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28615?
- About 1,878 people live in the 28615 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.