US ZIP Code
28668

Roaring Gap, NC

Alleghany County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 166 Population ↓ 65% since 2019
🎂 60.3 Median Age
🎓 79.1% College Grads
▲ 104% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28668
CityRoaring Gap
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyAlleghany County
Area Code336/743
Elevation1,975 ft
Latitude36.424156
Longitude-80.97524
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37005
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.0% (83) Female 50.0% (83) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.6%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.6%

Age Breakdown

18–24
12%
25–44
1%
45–64
69%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg Household Size1.94
Below Poverty0.6% ▼ 94% below avg
College Grads79.1% ▲ 104% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.9%)
HS Graduate22 (20%)
Graduate Degree87 (79.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 20%Graduate: 79.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad20.0%
Graduate79.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
8%
$200k–300k
10%
$300k–500k
44%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Total Units607
Vacant Units523
Avg HH Size1.94

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
8%
$100k–150k
44%
$150k–200k
10%
Over $200k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
47%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units607
Vacant523
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.94
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28668 is in Roaring Gap, NC, in Alleghany County.
ZIP code 28668 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28668 is in Alleghany County, NC.
ZIP 28668 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28668 is 166 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28668

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.