ZIP Code 28684, NC

Living in 28684

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 26
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Schools 54
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Residents

2k Population -166 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -9 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated
59% Family Households -19% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate23%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income -$832 (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector66%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office28%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value -$8.6k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$589 Median Monthly Rent +$52 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -27% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas12%
Utility gas6%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28684

United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14

Property Crime in 28684

United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 6
Feb 35 4 6
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 51 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 70 5 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28684

Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28684, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28684, NC

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Grace Academy
8 miles, SW
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Mountain Youth Academy
17 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28684, NC

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Lees-McRae College
19 miles, SW
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Emory & Henry College
33 miles, N
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King University
35 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28684, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28684, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, W
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