| ZIP Code | 28668 |
|---|---|
| City | Roaring Gap |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 1,975 ft |
| Latitude | 36.424156 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.97524 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 0.6% ▼ 94% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.1% ▲ 104% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 22 (20%) |
| Graduate Degree | 87 (79.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 607 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 523 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 607 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 523 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 28668 is located in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, within Alleghany County. With a population of 166, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.3 years.
The population of 28668 is primarily White (98.19%). Residents are highly educated — 79.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.6%.
A notably high share of workers — 46% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 28668 in Roaring Gap, NC is characterized as highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.