ZIP Code 28621, NC
Living in 28621
Bikeability6
Walkability6
Commute67
Public Transit12
Affordability95
Public Safety92
Airports49
Hospitals59
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-486 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$446Median Monthly Rent+$32 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas12%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28621
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28621
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28621
Inland Flooding54
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28621, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28621, NC
Blue Ridge Christian School
12 miles, N
Harvest Time Christian Academy
14 miles, SW
Salem Christian Academy
16 miles, E
Millers Creek Christian School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28621, NC
Appalachian State University
39 miles, W
Wake Forest University
41 miles, E
Carolina Christian College
42 miles, E
Piedmont International University
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28621, NC
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW
Northern Hospital of Surry County
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28621, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
60 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
76 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, W