ZIP Code 28669, NC
Living in 28669
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute34
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports53
Hospitals59
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black15%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas14%
Utility gas3%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28669
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28669
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28669
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28669, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28669, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
10 miles, SW
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
13 miles, SE
Millers Creek Christian School
14 miles, W
Blue Ridge Christian School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28669, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
38 miles, SW
Appalachian State University
39 miles, W
Wake Forest University
40 miles, E
Carolina Christian College
41 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28669, NC
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Northern Hospital of Surry County
28 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28669, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
59 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
70 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, W