ZIP Code 28605: Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina uses ZIP code 28605. Its reference point is at latitude 36.1355 and longitude -81.6996 (36°08'07.8"N 81°41'58.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28605
North Carolina has 1,115 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28607 in Boone, about 5.8 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 28605 |
|---|---|
| Place | Blowing Rock |
| County | Watauga County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 36.1355 |
| Longitude | -81.6996 |
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Map of ZIP Code 28605
Map centred on 36.1355, -81.6996. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Blowing Rock, North Carolina
ZIP Codes Near 28605
These 10 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28605, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 28605, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Boone – 5.7 mi north
- Valle Crucis – 6.7 mi northwest
- Banner Elk – 8.3 mi west
- Vilas – 9.2 mi northwest
- Collettsville – 9.9 mi south
- Pineola – 10 mi west
- Deep Gap – 12 mi northeast
- Crossnore – 12 mi southwest
- Sugar Grove – 12 mi northwest
- Triplett – 12 mi east
- Patterson – 12 mi southeast
- Montezuma – 12 mi southwest
Schools Near Blowing Rock
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 28605 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Blowing Rock, Watauga County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Boone, Valle Crucis and Banner Elk widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Blowing Rock are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 28605.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Blowing Rock can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Boone, Valle Crucis and Banner Elk.
Shopping and Dining in Blowing Rock
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Blowing Rock are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Blowing Rock, North Carolina can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Watauga County along with the name Blowing Rock.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28605, Boone lies about 5.8 mi to the north, Valle Crucis lies about 6.7 mi to the northwest, Banner Elk lies about 8.3 mi to the west, Vilas lies about 9.2 mi to the northwest and Collettsville lies about 9.9 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Blowing Rock show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28605
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Moses H. Cone Plantation (8635637204)”): Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Grandfather Mountain sunset - panoramio”): Larry Lamb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 28605 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).