ZIP Code 28616, NC
Living in 28616
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute69
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
166Population-101 (2010–19)
18 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
61%College-Educated+29% (2010–19)
94%Family Households+24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years28%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian88%
Multiracial5%
Education
High school graduate14%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree52%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household94%
Householder living alone6%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$50k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K61%
$100K to $124K18%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector35%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Sales and office15%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-37% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197948%
Built 1960 to 196934%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
$50K to $99K23%
$150K to $199K35%
$300K to $399K42%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas48%
Utility gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28616
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in 28616
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28616
Inland Flooding56
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28616, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28616, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
Rainbow Christian Academy
8 miles, N
Altapass Christian School
11 miles, SW
Spruce Pine Montessori School
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28616, NC
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, N
Appalachian State University
19 miles, NE
Milligan University
28 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28616, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
11 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28616, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
53 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
78 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
80 miles, S