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ZIP Code 28663
Sparta, NC, Alleghany County
Population
802
Land area
20.7sq mi
People per sq mi
39
City
Sparta
ZIP 28663 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28663 at a glance
- ZIP 28663 (Sparta) is 82% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,457 a year, 11% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,900 (19% below North Carolina) and median rent is $578 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28663
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28663, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,457
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$578/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
35.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
5
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9
$250K annual payroll
PPP loans
$218K
19 loans
Campaign donations
$1,874
9% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28663, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
330
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 22°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28663, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes near 28663
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28672Jefferson | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| 28617Jefferson | 6 mi | 35.2 |
| 28644Sparta | 6.4 mi | 71.4 |
| 28631Lansing | 7.2 mi | 23.2 |
| 28675Sparta | 8.5 mi | 107.4 |
| 24363Troutdale | 9.4 mi | 76.4 |
| 24348Independence | 9.8 mi | 101.9 |
| 28640Jefferson | 10 mi | 37.1 |
| 28643Lansing | 14 mi | 70 |
| 28629Jefferson | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| 24378Troutdale | 14 mi | 82.2 |
| 28649Mulberry | 14 mi | 35.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28663?
- ZIP code 28663 is in Sparta, NC (Alleghany County).
- What county is ZIP code 28663 in?
- ZIP code 28663 is mostly in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28663?
- About 802 people live in the 28663 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.