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ZIP Code 28643
Lansing, NC, Ashe County
Population
3,615
Land area
70sq mi
People per sq mi
52
City
Lansing
ZIP 28643 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28643 at a glance
- ZIP 28643 (Lansing) is 77% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,509 a year, 39% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,500 (48% below North Carolina) and median rent is $997 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28643
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28643, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,509
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$149,500
Prices -25.6% in a year
Median rent
$997/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
22
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
232
$9.27M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.27M
34 loans
Campaign donations
$6,915
35% D, 20% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28643, 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
81° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28643, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 28643
ZIP codes near 28643
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28693Lansing | 3.7 mi | 22.2 |
| 28631Lansing | 6.6 mi | 23.2 |
| 28615Lansing | 6.8 mi | 70.4 |
| 24292Troutdale | 7.2 mi | 26 |
| 28617Jefferson | 8.8 mi | 35.2 |
| 24363Troutdale | 9.9 mi | 76.4 |
| 37680Mountain City | 11 mi | 29.1 |
| 28640Jefferson | 11 mi | 37.1 |
| 28694West Jefferson | 11 mi | 69.9 |
| 28672Jefferson | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| 28684Boone | 13 mi | 50.2 |
| 28663Sparta | 14 mi | 20.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28643?
- ZIP code 28643 is in Lansing, NC (Ashe County).
- What county is ZIP code 28643 in?
- ZIP code 28643 is mostly in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28643?
- About 3,615 people live in the 28643 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.