Jefferson, North Carolina
Jefferson is a town in Ashe County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 1,635 in 2023. It sits at 36.4206, -81.4683 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Jefferson |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 1,635 |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km²) |
| Coordinates | 36.4206, -81.4683 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 28640 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Jefferson
Jefferson covers 1 ZIP code: 28640. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Jefferson?
Jefferson is located in North Carolina, in Ashe County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
West Jefferson 5 km · NCBoone 29 km · NCMountain City 31 km · TNSparta 32 km · NCIndependence 37 km · VABlowing Rock 37 km · NCDamascus 37 km · VANorth Wilkesboro 40 km · NC
Other places in Ashe County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Jefferson, NC in?
Jefferson is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Jefferson, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 1,635.
What time zone is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in the America/New_York time zone.