ZIP Code 28765 in Penland, NC

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Penland, North Carolina
County:Mitchell County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:04:44 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:828
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.9360, -82.1112
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28765 - Penland, NC

ZIP Code 28765, Penland

Small Town No Census Data
LocationMitchell County, NC
Area0.0 sq mi
Delivery Points12 (1 homes)
PO Boxes11
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • At 0.023 square miles, this is one of the smallest ZIP codes by area in the state
  • The post office maintains 11 PO Boxes for local residents and businesses
  • Penland operates as a PO Box-only ZIP code with no street delivery available
  • One rural carrier route serves the area, handling delivery along Penland Road
  • The ZIP code database lists 19 ZIP+4 records, with 17 designated for PO Boxes and only 2 for street addresses

Postal Services

This is one of the smallest ZIP codes by area in North Carolina. The post office handles delivery through one rural carrier route that serves Penland Road, the only street recorded in the ZIP code database. There's no city carrier delivery here, which is typical for rural mountain communities in western North Carolina.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Infrastructure

With just Penland Road in the database, this ZIP code has one of the simplest street layouts in North Carolina, reflecting its small geographic footprint and reliance on PO Box delivery.

Nearby Areas

Gingercake Acres Firestone South Pointe Mallard Point Dry Creek

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28765 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:136Source: 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 28765 is located in Mitchell County, North Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and North Carolina's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28765. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
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CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3571.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28766 | | 28763

Schools in ZIP Code 28765


We could not locate which school district 28765 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.

Mitchell Elementary School 5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
Bakersville, NC 28705
District: Mitchell County SchoolsNearby
Mitchell Middle School 5035 S 226 Hwy Ste B
Bakersville, NC 28705
District: Mitchell County SchoolsNearby
Deyton Elementary 308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
District: Mitchell County SchoolsNearby
Harris Middle 121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
District: Mitchell County SchoolsNearby
Mitchell High 416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
District: Mitchell County SchoolsNearby
Spruce Pine Montessori School 67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
District: Private SchoolNearby
Tri-County Christian School 207 Pinebridge Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bethel Christian Academy 12021 US Highway 19e
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28765


Mayland Community College 200 Mayland Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Type: Post Secondary
Lees-Mcrae College 191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Type: Post Secondary
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
Mars Hill University 100 Athletic St
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Type: Post Secondary
Milligan University 1 Blowers Blvd.
Milligan, TN 37682
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov