ZIP Code 28737 in Glenwood, NC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Glenwood, North Carolina
City Alias:Marion
County:Mcdowell County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:04:21 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:828
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.6145, -81.9824
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28737 - Glenwood, NC

ZIP Code 28737, Glenwood

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMcdowell County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points40 (1 businesses)
PO Boxes39
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 28752
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves only 39 PO Box customers (38 residential, 1 business)
  • Glenwood is geographically surrounded by ZIP 28752 (Marion), which provides street delivery to the broader area
  • The post office operates as a city-delivery-indicator facility, meaning it coordinates with nearby carrier routes
  • Marion is listed as an acceptable mailing name for this ZIP code alongside Glenwood
  • The actual PO Box locations center near coordinates 35.68°N, 82.01°W in McDowell County

Postal Infrastructure

The classification as a PO Box-only zone doesn't mean Glenwood residents lack alternatives. The data shows this ZIP is geographically enclosed within ZIP 28752 (Marion), meaning street delivery services exist just outside the 28737 boundary. One business maintains a box here alongside the 39 residential customers. The post office handles mail for a compact service area that's measured in points rather than square miles, typical of small community post offices that serve a focused local population without extended carrier routes.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery routes exist within this ZIP code. All mail goes through PO Boxes at the Glenwood post office.

Nearby Areas

Firestone Mallard Point Mallard Cove Laurel Pointe Holiday Shores

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28737 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:144Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 28737 is located in Mcdowell County, North Carolina, within the Marion, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32000) and North Carolina's 11st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28737. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Marion, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:32000Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6838.24 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3726560Source: Census
Place Name:Glenwood CDP; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28738 | | 28736

Schools in ZIP Code 28737


We could not locate which school district 28737 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.

Glenwood Elementary School 1545 Old Hwy 221 South
Marion, NC 28752
District: McDowell County SchoolsNearby
Mcdowell Early College 54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
District: McDowell County SchoolsNearby
Mcdowell Academy For Innovation 54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
District: McDowell County SchoolsNearby
Foothills Community School 176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC 28752
District: McDowell County SchoolsNearby
West Marion Elementary School 820 Marler Road
Marion, NC 28752
District: McDowell County SchoolsNearby
New Manna Christian School 225 E Ct St
Marion, NC 28752
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pine Ridge Mennonite School 1010 Elliott Rd
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Learning Center 5208 Foreman St
Morganton, NC 28655
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28737


Mcdowell Technical Community College 54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752-8728
Type: Post Secondary
Montreat College 310 Gaither Circle
Montreat, NC 28757-1267
Type: Post Secondary
Western Piedmont Community College 1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
Type: Post Secondary
Isothermal Community College 286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160-0804
Type: Post Secondary
Mayland Community College 200 Mayland Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Type: Post Secondary
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778-2099
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov