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ZIP code 28619: Drexel, NC

28619 is a ZIP code in Drexel, North Carolina, mainly in Burke County, part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. About 487 people live here.

Population
487
Median household income
$34,881
Typical home value
$198,600ACS median value
Median rent
$759gross, per month
Median age
59.9
Homeowners
51.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 28619 details

CityDrexel
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke County
Metro areaHickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area0.5 sq mi
Population density1,036 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher10% of adults 25+
Average commute23 minutes
Center coordinates35.76013, -81.60681

ZIP codes near 28619

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
28690Valdese, NC2.6 mi9,196
28671Rutherford College, NC4.5 mi375
28680Morganton, NC5.0 mi—
28655Morganton, NC8.0 mi55,100
28666Icard, NC8.2 mi273
28612Connelly Springs, NC8.5 mi11,290
28638Hudson, NC9.3 mi12,363
28628Glen Alpine, NC9.9 mi60

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 28619?

A typical home in ZIP code 28619 is worth about $198,600 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $34,881 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 28619

What city is ZIP code 28619?

ZIP code 28619 is in Drexel, NC, in Burke County.

What county is ZIP code 28619 in?

28619 is mainly in Burke County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 28619?

About 487 people live in ZIP code 28619, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 28619 in?

28619 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.