ZIP Code 28607, NC
Living in 28607
Bikeability54
Walkability80
Commute94
Public Transit54
Affordability75
Public Safety96
Airports52
Hospitals56
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
24 y Median Age
46%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
48%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
66%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked8%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$257kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$762Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28607
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in 28607
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28607
Inland Flooding63
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28607, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28607, NC
Grace Academy
1 miles, NW
Mountain Pathways School
2 miles, N
Rainbow Christian Academy
17 miles, W
Mountain Youth Academy
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28607, NC
Appalachian State University
2 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
13 miles, W
Milligan University
36 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28607, NC
Watauga Medical Center
1 miles, S
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Ashe Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Johnson County Community Hospital
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28607, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
73 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
80 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
96 miles, E