ZIP Code 28659, NC
Living in 28659
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute64
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports55
Hospitals61
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-363 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$473Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28659
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28659
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28659
Inland Flooding46
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28659, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28659, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
7 miles, NW
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
16 miles, E
Nc Boys Academy
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28659, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
30 miles, S
Appalachian State University
31 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
42 miles, W
Davidson College
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28659, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28659, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
65 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
66 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, SW