ZIP Code 28626, NC
Living in 28626
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability64
Public Safety93
Airports51
Hospitals58
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+506 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$228kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$723Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200940%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K13%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas29%
Utility gas8%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28626
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in 28626
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28626
Inland Flooding71
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28626, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28626, NC
Mountain Pathways School
9 miles, SW
Grace Academy
9 miles, SW
Millers Creek Christian School
17 miles, SE
Mountain Youth Academy
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28626, NC
Appalachian State University
11 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
22 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
37 miles, NW
Lenoir-Rhyne University
40 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28626, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
10 miles, N
Watauga Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
19 miles, NW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28626, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
81 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
82 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
89 miles, E