ZIP Code 28651, NC
Living in 28651
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability93
Public Safety94
Airports51
Hospitals60
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation-358 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office18%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value-$4.7k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas14%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28651
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28651
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28651
Inland Flooding58
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28651, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28651, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
9 miles, SE
Harvest Time Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Christian School
18 miles, NE
Mountain Pathways School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28651, NC
Appalachian State University
22 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
39 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
43 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28651, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Watauga Medical Center
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28651, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
62 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
78 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
78 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
92 miles, SW