ZIP Code 28815 in Asheville, NC

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Asheville, North Carolina
County:Buncombe County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:04:52 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:828
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.6006, -82.5545
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28815 Asheville, NC - Tunnel Road Post Office

ZIP Code 28815, Asheville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBuncombe County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points555 (175 businesses)
PO Boxes380
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 28805
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only and exists as a point location rather than covering a geographic area
  • The post office maintains 380 PO Boxes and serves 175 local businesses
  • All mail operations center on Tunnel Road, a major commercial corridor in Asheville
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery is available through neighboring ZIP code 28805
  • The facility operates within the boundaries of ZIP code 28805 in Buncombe County

Overview

ZIP code 28815 is a PO Box-only ZIP within Asheville, North Carolina. It doesn't cover a geographic area but instead exists as a point location on Tunnel Road, contained within the larger 28805 ZIP code. The post office here maintains 380 PO Boxes and serves 175 businesses, making it a busy commercial mail hub along one of Asheville's main commercial corridors.

Postal Services

This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents in the area can receive street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes like 28805. The PO Boxes here serve individuals and businesses who prefer a dedicated mailing address separate from their street location. All 90 ZIP+4 street records point to Tunnel Road with unit designators, indicating the mail delivery operates from a single facility.

Nearby Areas

The post office sits near several Asheville neighborhoods: Parkway Forest (0.2 miles), Beverly Hills (0.4 miles), and Haw Creek (0.7 miles). These communities receive street delivery through standard Asheville ZIP codes while 28815 provides additional PO Box services.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Corridor

All street records point to Tunnel Road, indicating a single-facility post office location on this commercial corridor.

Nearby Areas

Parkway Forest Beverly Hills Haw Creek Clear Vista Cloister Condominiums

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28815 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $569,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:563Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$129,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$569,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 28815 is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, within the Asheville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11700) and North Carolina's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 410,817 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28815. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Asheville, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:11700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:410,817Source: Census
MSA:Asheville, NC MSASource: 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:3702140Source: Census
Place Name:Asheville city; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28816 | | 28814

Schools in ZIP Code 28815


We could not locate which school district 28815 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.

Montford North Star Academy 90 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
District: Asheville City SchoolsNearby
Claxton Elementary 241 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
District: Asheville City SchoolsNearby
Isaac Dickson Elementary 125 Hill Street
Asheville, NC 28801
District: Asheville City SchoolsNearby
Asheville Middle 211 S French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
District: Asheville City SchoolsNearby
Nesbitt Discovery Academy 175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
District: Buncombe County SchoolsNearby
Julia Street Montessori School 15 Julia St
Asheville, NC 28801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hanger Hall School 64 Wt Weaver Blvd
Asheville, NC 28804
District: Private SchoolNearby
Odyssey Community School 90 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28815


Center For Massage 16 Eagle Street, Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28801
Type: Post Secondary
Daoist Traditions College Of Chinese Medical Arts 382 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Carolina At Asheville One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804-8510
Type: Post Secondary
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC 28801-4897
Type: Post Secondary
Carolina College Of Hair Design 1302 Patton Ave Suite 20
Asheville, NC 28806-2711
Type: Post Secondary
South College-Asheville 140 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803-0000
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 January 1, 2026.

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