Area Code 828

North Carolina (NC) • Asheville, Hendersonville, Hickory, Waynesville, Alexander, Almond, Andrews, Arden • Eastern Time (ET)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.3M people across 137 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Asheville, Hendersonville, Hickory.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 828.

Income

38th

Home values

65th

Poverty rate

64th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

North Carolina (NC)

States Served

North Carolina (NC)

Major Cities

Asheville, Hendersonville, Hickory, Waynesville, Alexander, Almond, Andrews, Arden

Time Zone(s)

Eastern Time (ET)

Est. Population

1.3M

ZIP Codes

137

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.