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ZIP Code 28649
Mulberry, NC, Wilkes County
Population
1,355
Land area
35.5sq mi
People per sq mi
38
City
Mulberry
ZIP 28649 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28649 at a glance
- ZIP 28649 (Mulberry) is 83% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,016 a year, 35% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,100 (58% below North Carolina) and median rent is $567 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28649
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28649, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,016
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$567/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
54.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
PPP loans
$20.83K
1 loan
Campaign donations
$1,500
67% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28649, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
737
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 22°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28649, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes near 28649
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28635Hays | 4.8 mi | 56.8 |
| 28651Millers Creek | 5.9 mi | 84.2 |
| 28644Sparta | 7.5 mi | 71.4 |
| 28629Jefferson | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| 28640Jefferson | 11 mi | 37.1 |
| 28659Hays | 11 mi | 100.6 |
| 28685Hays | 11 mi | 47.2 |
| 28672Jefferson | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| 28675Sparta | 12 mi | 107.4 |
| 28665Millers Creek | 13 mi | 64.8 |
| 28697Cricket | 13 mi | 62.3 |
| 28617Jefferson | 14 mi | 35.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28649?
- ZIP code 28649 is in Mulberry, NC (Wilkes County).
- What county is ZIP code 28649 in?
- ZIP code 28649 is mostly in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28649?
- About 1,355 people live in the 28649 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.