ZIP Code 28770: Ridgecrest, North Carolina
ZIP code 28770 is assigned to Ridgecrest, North Carolina, and lies within Buncombe County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.6186 and longitude -82.3005 (35°37'07.0"N 82°18'01.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 28770
28770 is the only ZIP code listed for Ridgecrest, NC in our directory.
Across Buncombe County there are 24 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 28711 in Black Mountain, NC, about 1.5 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 28770 |
|---|---|
| City | Ridgecrest |
| County | Buncombe County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.6186 |
| Longitude | -82.3005 |
| DMS | 35°37'07.0"N 82°18'01.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 28711 (Black Mountain, 1.5 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Ridgecrest, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 28770
Map centered on 35.6186, -82.3005. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 28770
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 28770, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 28770, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Black Mountain, NC (1.5 mi southeast), Montreat, NC (1.8 mi northwest) and Swannanoa, NC (6.0 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Black Mountain, NC – 1.5 mi southeast
- Montreat, NC – 1.8 mi northwest
- Swannanoa, NC – 6.0 mi west
- Old Fort, NC – 7.4 mi east
- Fairview, NC – 8.5 mi southwest
- Gerton, NC – 10 mi south
- Asheville, NC – 11 mi west
- Chimney Rock, NC – 13 mi south
- Lake Lure, NC – 14 mi southeast
- Barnardsville, NC – 14 mi northwest
Schools Near Ridgecrest, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 28770, check the school district serving Ridgecrest and Buncombe County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Black Mountain and Montreat can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 28770.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Ridgecrest, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 28770 may also use facilities in nearby Black Mountain, Montreat and Swannanoa.
Shopping and Dining in Ridgecrest
For places to eat and shop near Ridgecrest, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 28770.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Ridgecrest, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 28770.
To research local history, try searching for Buncombe County records and archives along with the name Ridgecrest.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 28770, Black Mountain lies about 1.5 mi to the southeast, Montreat lies about 1.8 mi to the northwest, Swannanoa lies about 6.0 mi to the west, Old Fort lies about 7.4 mi to the east and Fairview lies about 8.5 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Ridgecrest show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 28770
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Black Mountain, North Carolina, The Key City of Western North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (56211192…”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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