28705

28705 is a United States ZIP code used by the United States Postal Service to designate a geographic area in the state of North Carolina. It is located in the western part of the state, within the Appalachian region, and covers a mix of rural landscapes and small communities. As with other ZIP codes, 28705 serves primarily as a mail delivery boundary and is anchored by one or more local post offices that handle mail and parcels for residents and businesses in the area.

The boundaries of 28705 are defined by USPS routing needs and may not align with city or county lines. Demographic and economic statistics are not published for 28705 as a standalone unit; researchers typically rely on county data or Census-derived ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) to approximate characteristics like population, age, income, and housing.

The climate in the broader western North Carolina region is temperate with four distinct seasons, featuring warm summers and cool to cold winters. The area served by 28705 participates in the region’s rural economy, outdoor recreation, and tourism activities, with services and facilities provided by county and local municipalities.

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