ZIP Code 28624, NC
Living in 28624
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute12
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports57
Hospitals65
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+139 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate20%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector52%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office32%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$254 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas13%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28624
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28624
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28624
Inland Flooding79
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28624, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28624, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
11 miles, NE
Harvest Time Christian Academy
15 miles, E
Grace Academy
16 miles, NW
Mountain Pathways School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28624, NC
Appalachian State University
16 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
26 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
27 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
50 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28624, NC
Watauga Medical Center
14 miles, W
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
14 miles, E
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Ashe Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28624, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
68 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
79 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, E