ZIP Code 28605, NC
Living in 28605
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute76
Public Transit8
Affordability63
Public Safety97
Airports53
Hospitals59
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation-353 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$359kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$732Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas27%
Utility gas4%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28605
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in 28605
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28605
Inland Flooding70
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28605, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28605, NC
Grace Academy
7 miles, N
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, N
Rainbow Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Bethel Christian Academy
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28605, NC
Appalachian State University
6 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
34 miles, SE
Milligan University
35 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28605, NC
Watauga Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28605, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
67 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
76 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
90 miles, S