ZIP Code 28685, NC
Living in 28685
Bikeability
15
Walkability
50
Commute
25
Public Transit
18
Affordability
98
Public Safety
93
Airports
50
Hospitals
62
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
+216 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate44%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$5.2k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector75%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$109k
Median Home Value
+$500 (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$414
Median Monthly Rent
74%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home34%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28685
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28685
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28685
Inland Flooding67
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28685, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28685, NC
Blue Ridge Christian School
8 miles, N
Harvest Time Christian Academy
15 miles, S
Millers Creek Christian School
15 miles, SW
Salem Christian Academy
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28685, NC
Appalachian State University
36 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
45 miles, S
Wake Forest University
46 miles, E
Carolina Christian College
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28685, NC
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
15 miles, S
Ashe Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28685, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
65 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
79 miles, S
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
90 miles, NE