ZIP Code 28690, NC
Living in 28690
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute81
Public Transit3
Affordability94
Public Safety90
Airports62
Hospitals68
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation+187 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate34%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value-$1.8k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$472Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Utility gas13%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28690
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in 28690
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28690
Inland Flooding52
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28690, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28690, NC
Christian Classical Academy
3 miles, E
Morganton Day School
6 miles, W
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Heritage Christian School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28690, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
14 miles, E
Appalachian State University
34 miles, N
Gardner-Webb University
34 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28690, NC
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
5 miles, W
Broughton Hospital
6 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
12 miles, N
Frye Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28690, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
50 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
58 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
68 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, NW