ZIP Code 28665, NC
Living in 28665
Bikeability
4
Walkability
18
Commute
32
Public Transit
5
Affordability
86
Public Safety
95
Airports
55
Hospitals
59
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.4k
Population
-24 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$6.9k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
32 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$140k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
28%
Built 2000 or Later
$417
Median Monthly Rent
-$21 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached63%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28665
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28665
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28665
Inland Flooding74
Tornado13
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28665, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28665, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
8 miles, E
Harvest Time Christian Academy
14 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
16 miles, W
Grace Academy
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28665, NC
Appalachian State University
17 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
28 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
33 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28665, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Ashe Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N
Watauga Medical Center
15 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28665, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
73 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
80 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, SW