Zip Code 28766 — Penrose, NC
28766 is a ZIP Code associated with Penrose, NC, located within Transylvania. The postal region supports an estimated population of 1,259 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 81.0 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28766 |
| Primary City | Penrose |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Transylvania |
| Total Population | 1,259 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 81.0 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28766 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28766 | Transylvania County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 1,259 | 33,952 | 10,730,463 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 81.0 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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