ZIP Code 28679, NC
Living in 28679
Bikeability2
Walkability11
Commute27
Public Transit3
Affordability86
Public Safety98
Airports49
Hospitals52
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-878 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+24% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office29%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value+$96k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$480Median Monthly Rent-$10 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas20%
Utility gas3%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28679
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in 28679
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28679
Inland Flooding67
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28679, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28679, NC
Mountain Pathways School
9 miles, E
Grace Academy
9 miles, E
Rainbow Christian Academy
11 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28679, NC
Lees-McRae College
7 miles, S
Appalachian State University
9 miles, E
Milligan University
26 miles, W
King University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28679, NC
Watauga Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
13 miles, N
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Ashe Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28679, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
35 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
70 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
97 miles, S