ZIP Code 28618, NC
Living in 28618
Bikeability16
Walkability44
Commute43
Public Transit15
Affordability70
Public Safety98
Airports54
Hospitals59
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation+780 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$667Median Monthly Rent+$7 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas16%
Utility gas2%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28618
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in 28618
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
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 28618
Inland Flooding82
Tornado13
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28618, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28618, NC
Grace Academy
8 miles, W
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, W
Millers Creek Christian School
16 miles, E
Harvest Time Christian Academy
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28618, NC
Appalachian State University
9 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
20 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
34 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
43 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28618, NC
Watauga Medical Center
8 miles, W
Ashe Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
20 miles, E
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28618, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
53 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
76 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
78 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
88 miles, E