Mail goes to P.O. Box 287, Statesville, NC 28687. Note: this ZIP differs from the physical address.
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All mail to inmates at Iredell County Detention Center goes to P.O. Box 287, Statesville, NC 28687. This is a P.O. Box ZIP code (28687) and is different from the physical facility ZIP (28677). Using the wrong ZIP can delay or lose your mail. Write in blue or black ink only. Include a full return address on every envelope. All mail is opened and inspected before delivery. Books must come directly from approved vendors, not in envelopes or packages from home.
Send all personal mail to:
[Inmate Full Legal Name]
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
Write the inmate’s full legal name exactly as it appears in the facility records. You can verify the correct spelling with the Iredell County inmate locator.
Important ZIP code note: The mailing ZIP for P.O. Box 287 is 28687. The physical address at 204 Constitution Lane uses ZIP code 28677. These are two different ZIP codes. Always use 28687 when mailing letters to the P.O. Box. Using the wrong ZIP may delay or return your mail.
Use blue or black ink only. Pencil, red ink, markers, and gel pens may not be accepted. Stick to standard ballpoint pens in blue or black.
Include your full name and complete mailing address in the upper left corner of every envelope. Mail without a return address can be refused or delayed.
All incoming personal mail is opened and inspected by staff before it reaches the inmate. Staff look for contraband, prohibited content, and items that violate facility rules. Legal mail (from courts and attorneys) is typically opened in front of the inmate to confirm it doesn’t contain contraband, but the contents remain confidential.
Processing can take a few days depending on volume. If a letter hasn’t arrived after a week, call (704) 878-3131 to ask about the status.
Books must come directly from an approved retailer. You cannot send books from home or in a personal envelope or package.
Approved book vendors:
Book rules:
Order online and use the inmate’s full name and the P.O. Box 287 address (ZIP 28687) as the shipping address.
Magazines and newspapers must be ordered directly from the publisher. You cannot cut out articles or forward a subscription from a personal address. Content must be appropriate: no adult, sexually explicit, or profane material allowed.
Standard pre-metered postcards are accepted. Photo postcards are also allowed if the images are unaltered and appropriate. No nude or sexual images. No images depicting violence, weapons, or gang activity.
If you’re sending a regular photo inside a letter, check with the facility first by calling (704) 878-3131. Photo policies can change, and it’s better to confirm before sending.
The following items will be rejected or confiscated:
Inmates cannot send mail to other inmates, even at a different facility. All outgoing mail from inmates is also inspected.
Mail from courts, attorneys, and government agencies is legal mail and handled separately. It is opened in front of the inmate and not read by staff. If you’re sending legal documents, label the envelope clearly as legal mail with the sender’s name and address.
If a piece of mail is rejected, the facility may return it to the sender or notify the inmate. Reasons for rejection include prohibited content, wrong format, or a name mismatch. Call (704) 878-3131 to ask why mail was returned and what can be resent.
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Send mail to: [Inmate Full Legal Name], Iredell County Detention Center, P.O. Box 287, Statesville, NC 28687. Use ZIP code 28687, not 28677 (which is the physical facility ZIP).
MailThe P.O. Box 287 uses a separate ZIP code (28687) from the physical facility at 204 Constitution Lane (ZIP 28677). Always use 28687 when mailing letters to the P.O. Box to avoid delays.
MailBlue or black ink only. Pencil, red ink, markers, and gel pens may not be accepted.
MailYes, but only through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Books-A-Million. No hardcover. Maximum 3 books at a time. No adult or violent content. Books must ship directly from the vendor.
MailYes, but they must be ordered directly from the publisher. No adult, sexually explicit, or profane content.
MailPhoto postcards are allowed if they are unaltered and appropriate. No nude, sexual, violent, or gang-related images. Call (704) 878-3131 to confirm the current photo policy before sending photos inside a letter. You can also send photos through Pigeonly, which prints and mails them for you.
MailYes. Standard pre-metered postcards and photo postcards are accepted if the content is appropriate and the images are unaltered.
MailNo. Do not mail cash or checks. Use TouchPay at gtlfsonlinepay.com to send money instead.
MailIt may be returned to sender or held by the facility. Call (704) 878-3131 to ask why mail was rejected and whether it can be resent.
MailPersonal mail is inspected before delivery, which can add a few days. If a letter hasn't arrived after a week, call (704) 878-3131 to ask about it.
MailStandard cards are generally allowed. No glitter, stickers, or attached craft materials. Cards with items glued or taped on will be rejected.
MailMail from attorneys and courts is opened in front of the inmate to check for contraband, but the contents stay confidential. Label the envelope clearly as legal mail with the sender's name and address.
MailNo. Inmates cannot mail letters to other inmates, even at different facilities.
MailSend funds through TouchPay instead of mailing cash.
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