ZIP Code 28640, NC
Living in 28640
Bikeability20
Walkability57
Commute96
Public Transit21
Affordability99
Public Safety87
Airports46
Hospitals57
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5kPopulation-92 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28640
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in 28640
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28640
Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28640, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28640, NC
Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, N
Millers Creek Christian School
18 miles, SE
Mountain Pathways School
18 miles, SW
Grace Academy
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28640, NC
Appalachian State University
20 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
31 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
35 miles, NW
King University
44 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28640, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
4 miles, W
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE
Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, SW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28640, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
56 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
84 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
86 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, SW