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North Carolina ZIP Codes

North Carolina ZIP codes cover major cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and rural areas in the Appalachian and coastal regions. ZIP codes starting with 270–289 are unique to North Carolina.

Quick Facts

  • Total ZIP Codes: 1,051
  • Largest City: Charlotte
  • ZIP Range: 27001 – 28909
  • Area Codes: 252, 336, 704, 828, 910, 919, 980

Population Highlights

  • Charlotte Metro: ~2.6M
  • Raleigh Metro: ~1.4M
  • Greensboro Metro: ~0.7M

Major Counties

  • Mecklenburg: 28031–28299
  • Wake: 27513–27699
  • Guilford: 27214–27499

Regional ZIP Distribution

  • Western NC: 27001–28909
  • Central NC: 27201–27699
  • Eastern NC: 27801–28599

Area Codes

  • 252: Eastern NC
  • 336, 704, 828, 910, 919, 980: Rest of state

Transportation & Landmarks

  • Charlotte Douglas, Raleigh-Durham Airports
  • Major Highways: I-40, I-85, I-95
  • Landmarks: Biltmore Estate, Wright Brothers Memorial

Notable ZIP Codes

Some ZIP codes in North Carolina are especially significant. 28202 covers downtown Charlotte, 27601 covers Raleigh, and 27401 covers Greensboro. Rural ZIPs include 28711 and 28546.

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