ZIP Code 28903 in Culberson, NC

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Culberson, North Carolina
County:Cherokee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:05:00 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:828
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.9919, -84.1679
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28903 - Culberson, NC

ZIP Code 28903, Culberson

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationCherokee County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points74 (1 homes, 10 businesses)
PO Boxes63
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 28906
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box ZIP code with 63 boxes maintained at the Culberson post office
  • Street delivery exists along NC Highway 60, the only street route in the ZIP code
  • One rural carrier route serves the surrounding area beyond the highway
  • Ten businesses use this ZIP code, indicating limited commercial activity
  • The ZIP code is classified as a small town hub with medium confidence based on the single street route and regional PO Box service

Postal Services

The ZIP code shows minimal geographic footprint with street delivery limited to NC Highway 60. Ten businesses receive mail through this system, along with one named building (Postmaster). Without census data available, the postal infrastructure reflects a small-scale operation typical of rural Cherokee County communities where PO Boxes serve as a convenient option rather than a necessity.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

Street delivery is limited to NC Highway 60, reflecting a small highway corridor community with minimal street infrastructure.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28903 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:108Source: 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 28903 is located in Cherokee County, North Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and North Carolina's 11st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28903. 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:11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6838.24 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


28904 | | 28902

Schools in ZIP Code 28903


We could not locate which school district 28903 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.

Ranger Elementary/Middle 101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Cherokee County SchoolsNearby
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle 337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Cherokee County SchoolsNearby
Hiwassee Dam High 267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Cherokee County SchoolsNearby
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid 1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Cherokee County SchoolsNearby
Murphy Elementary 315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Cherokee County SchoolsNearby
Murphy Adventist Christian School 1584 Old Ranger Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Private SchoolNearby
Shepherd Academy 68 Fairfax Dr
Murphy, NC 28906
District: Private SchoolNearby
Carolina Christian Academy 259 Tusquittee St
Hayesville, NC 28904
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28903


Tri-County Community College 21 Campus Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
Type: Post Secondary
Young Harris College 1 College Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Georgia 82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Type: Post Secondary
Truett Mcconnell University 100 Alumni Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee Wesleyan University 204 East College Street
Athens, TN 37303
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Athens 1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371-0848
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