Fleetwood, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fleetwood, North Carolina
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 Fleetwood, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Fleetwood, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe |
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28626
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 985205 |
Fleetwood is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own local government. Unlike a city or town, Fleetwood does not have a mayor or town council.
About Fleetwood
Fleetwood is located in Ashe County. It is a quiet area where people live and work. The community is part of the beautiful mountain region of North Carolina.
Where is Fleetwood?
You can find Fleetwood along Railroad Grade Road. It is also close to a main road called U.S. Route 221. Fleetwood is about 8.2 miles (13.2 kilometers) south-southwest of Jefferson. Jefferson is a larger town nearby.
Fleetwood's Post Office
Even though Fleetwood does not have its own city government, it does have a post office! The post office uses the ZIP code 28626. This post office has been serving the community for a long time. It first opened its doors on July 27, 1898.
