ZIP Code 28684, NC
Living in 28684
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute65
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety95
Airports51
Hospitals54
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-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
$39kMedian 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
$159kMedian Home Value-$8.6k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$589Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28684, NC
Mountain Pathways School
7 miles, SW
Grace Academy
8 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
17 miles, NW
Rainbow Christian Academy
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28684, NC
Appalachian State University
9 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
19 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
33 miles, N
King University
35 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28684, NC
Watauga Medical Center
10 miles, S
Ashe Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE
Johnson County Community Hospital
13 miles, NW
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28684, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
86 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
94 miles, E