ZIP Code 28643, NC
Living in 28643
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute19
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety86
Airports42
Hospitals55
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+575 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value-$4.3k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$473Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas16%
Utility gas3%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28643
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in 28643
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28643
Inland Flooding63
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28643, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28643, NC
Oak Hill Academy
12 miles, NE
Mountain Youth Academy
16 miles, W
Mountain Pathways School
21 miles, S
Glade Christian Academy
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28643, NC
Appalachian State University
23 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
23 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
31 miles, SW
King University
35 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28643, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Smyth County Community Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28643, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
48 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
94 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
94 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
97 miles, S