What city is ZIP code 28693?

ZIP code 28693 is in Lansing, NC (Ashe County).

What county is ZIP code 28693 in?

ZIP code 28693 is mostly in Ashe County, North Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 28693?

About 1,071 people live in the 28693 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 28693

Lansing, NC, Ashe County

Population

1,071

Land area

22.2sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Lansing

ZIP 28693 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 28693 at a glance

ZIP 28693 (Lansing) is 78% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
The median household income is $62,596, 14% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,800 (41% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,094 a month.

Local data for ZIP 28693

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 28693, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,596

Poverty rate

9.0%

Median home value

$171,800

Median rent

$1,094/mo

Homeownership

87.7%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

38.4

Average commute

37.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

$2.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$362K

13 loans

Campaign donations

$2,980

0% D, 62% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 28693, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 28693, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

14.2%

U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts

Smoking

17.0%

U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.9%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 28693?: ZIP code 28693 is in Lansing, NC (Ashe County).
What county is ZIP code 28693 in?: ZIP code 28693 is mostly in Ashe County, North Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 28693?: About 1,071 people live in the 28693 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.