| City: | Jonas Ridge, North Carolina |
| County: | Burke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:02:56 PM |
| Population: | 47 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 828 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.9725, -81.8951 |
| Land Area: | 0.088 sq mi |
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The post office serves what appears to be an institutional presence in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The median age of 58.5 years and the concentration of residents in non-institutionalized group quarters point toward a specialized facility rather than a traditional town. One named building appears in postal records: the Postmaster facility itself. Beyond that, the ZIP's delivery infrastructure consists of just two streets: Mortimer Road and NC Highway 181.
Mail delivery here follows a rural route pattern, despite the institutional character. The post office maintains one rural carrier route and one general delivery route. There's no city-style street delivery, which makes sense given the terrain and population structure. The 118 PO Boxes serve far more than just local residents. With a PO Box adoption rate of 39.3, this post office handles mail for customers well beyond Jonas Ridge's boundaries.
The surrounding Burke County landscape explains why centralized PO Box service makes sense. Jonas Ridge sits in mountainous terrain where street delivery wouldn't be practical for scattered properties. Neighboring communities like Gingercake Acres, 1.6 miles away, likely rely on this post office as their nearest mail facility. The ZIP code technically covers just 0.088 square miles of land, but its service area extends across the wider region.
Burke County data shows minimal traditional housing activity. Census records indicate zero work-from-home residents and no reported household income data, which aligns with an institutional rather than residential character. The absence of conventional economic indicators reinforces what the population structure already suggests: this ZIP serves a specific institutional purpose rather than functioning as a standard small-town post office.
With just two streets in the entire delivery system, Jonas Ridge has minimal street infrastructure. Mortimer Road and NC Highway 181 provide the only named routes, reflecting the institutional rather than residential character of this mountain community. The absence of a developed street grid reinforces the centralized PO Box service model.
ZIP Code 28641 has 47 residents and 3 households (average 3.00 persons per household). The median age is 58.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.5%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.4%, much lower than the state average of 20.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 47Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 59Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 534.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 9.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 56 | 71 | 59 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 47 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.5
Male Median Age: 65.5
Female Median Age: 56.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| White: | 43 | 93.48% |
| Black: | 3 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24 | 51.06% | 65.5 years |
| Females: | 23 | 48.94% | 56.9 years |
| Total: | 47 | 100% | 58.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 59 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 23 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 79.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 20.34% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 24 | 40.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 38.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 47 | 79.66% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 46 | 77.97% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 22.03% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 46 | 77.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 28641 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 47 people with an annual payroll of $1,105,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 243Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $274,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,105,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 47Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28641 is located in Burke County, North Carolina, within the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25860) and North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 365,497 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 28641. It covers 0.088 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 365,497Source: Census |
| MSA: | Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.088 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2575.16 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28641 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.