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ZIP Code 28621 - Elkin North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28621 is located in Elkin North Carolina. Portions of 28621 are also in Pleasant Hill and Dobson and Elkin Township and Edwards Township and Marsh Township and Dobson Township and Bryan Township and Traphill Township. 28621 is primarily within Surry County, with some portions in Wilkes County. Regionally, 28621 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area.
Stats Demographics Geography Politics Schools Climate Related Pages ZIP Code 28621 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Elkin |
| Primary County | Surry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 9,751 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EST |
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28621 Demographics
28621 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28621 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28621 is White. The current unemployment level in 28621 is 3.8%.
| Population | 9,751 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.96% |
| Population Density | 139 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,347 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,535 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $408,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.14% |
28621 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 8,586 | 80.62% |
| Black | 427 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic | 1,478 | 13.88% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
28621 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 1,090 | 76.38% |
| Black | 43 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 19.69% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28621 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 499 | 8.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 825 | 13.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,244 | 36.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 155 | 2.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 440 | 7.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,086 | 17.68% |
| Associates Degree | 606 | 9.87% |
| Masters Degree | 186 | 3.03% |
| Professional Degree | 70 | 1.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.49% |
28621 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.30731964,-80.83640289 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | 27017, 28642, 28669, 28670, 28676, 28683, 28685 |
| Cities/Towns in 28621 | Pleasant Hill, Dobson, Elkin Township, Edwards Township, Marsh Township, Dobson Township, Bryan Township, Traphill Township |
| Region | Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Mount Airy, NCNorth Wilkesboro, NCWinston-Salem, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
28621 Schools
| School Districts in 28621 | - Wilkes County Schools
- Surry County Schools
- Elkin City Schools
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| Elementary Schools in 28621 | - Elkin Elementary School
- Eller Elementary School
- Rockford Elementary School
- Mountain Park Elementary School
- Dobson Elementary School
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| Middle Schools in 28621 | - Central Middle School
- Elkin Middle School
- East Wilkes Middle School
- North Wilkes Middle School
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| High Schools in 28621 | - Surry Central High School
- Elkin High School
- East Wilkes High School
- North Wilkes High School
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28621 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F |
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont |
28621 Annual Climate Data | | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
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| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 43 | 35 | 28 | 44 | | Avg Max Temp (°F) | 47 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 60 | 50 | 69 | | Avg Precip (In.) | 4.24 | 3.71 | 4.71 | 4.2 | 4.52 | 4.38 | 4.24 | 4.15 | 4.42 | 3.64 | 3.21 | 3.42 | 48.84 |
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