County ProfileNC
Alleghany County
Population: 10,888 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
10,888
People
Median age
52.6
Housing
Total households
5,177
Income
Median household income
$47,172
Housing
Total housing units
7,804
Employment
Employment rate
45.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
86.2%
County details
Local time 03:22:07(ET)| Name | Alleghany |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard |
| Area code | 336, 743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.4893563, -81.1322987 |
| Land area | 234.8 sq miles(608.2 km²) |
Map of Alleghany county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Alleghany County
Compare the largest cities in Alleghany County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1,834 | $42,454 | 1ZIPs |
| Ennice | 1,618 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Laurel Springs | 1,598 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Glade Valley | 1,334 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Piney Creek | 701 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Roaring Gap | 272 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Alleghany County
Review the most populated postal areas across Alleghany County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28675 | Sparta | $44,560 | 6,138 |
| 28623 | Ennice | $53,384 | 1,618 |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs | $52,798 | 1,598 |
| 28627 | Glade Valley | $46,474 | 1,334 |
| 28663 | Piney Creek | $80,457 | 701 |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap | — | 272 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS