ZIP code 28679: Sugar Grove, NC
28679 is a ZIP code in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, mainly in Watauga County, part of the Boone, NC micro area. About 2,454 people live here.
- Population
- 2,454
- Median household income
- $65,246
- Typical home value
- $405,000+0.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,014gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.3
- Homeowners
- 87.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28679 details
| City | Sugar Grove |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County (also partly Avery County) |
| Metro area | Boone, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 96 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 34.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.26020, -81.84026 |
Median rent in 28679 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $864/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,322/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28679
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28692 | Vilas, NC | 3.8 mi | 4,367 |
| 28691 | Valle Crucis, NC | 4.9 mi | — |
| 28698 | Zionville, NC | 5.8 mi | 2,320 |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 5.8 mi | 7,869 |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 7.5 mi | 2,565 |
| 37640 | Butler, TN | 8.8 mi | 3,851 |
| 37691 | Trade, TN | 8.8 mi | 475 |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 9.7 mi | — |
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 28679?
A typical home in ZIP code 28679 is worth about $405,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $65,246 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $405,000 homeWhat can a $65,246 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28679
What city is ZIP code 28679?
ZIP code 28679 is in Sugar Grove, NC, in Watauga County.
What county is ZIP code 28679 in?
28679 is mainly in Watauga County, North Carolina, and partly in Avery County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28679?
About 2,454 people live in ZIP code 28679, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28679 in?
28679 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.