Zip Code 28605 — Blowing Rock, NC
28605 is a ZIP Code associated with Blowing Rock, NC, located within Watauga. The postal region supports an estimated population of 3,883 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 45.7 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 28605 |
| Primary City | Blowing Rock |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Watauga |
| Total Population | 3,883 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 45.7 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28605 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28605 | Watauga County | NC State Average |
|---|
| Population | 3,883 | 58,780 | 10,730,463 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 45.7 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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