ZIP Code 28692, NC
Living in 28692
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute52
Public Transit2
Affordability75
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals53
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+567 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$770Median Monthly Rent+$225 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas14%
Utility gas3%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28692
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in 28692
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28692
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28692, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28692, NC
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, E
Grace Academy
9 miles, E
Rainbow Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28692, NC
Appalachian State University
8 miles, SE
Lees-McRae College
8 miles, SW
Milligan University
27 miles, W
King University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28692, NC
Watauga Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
13 miles, N
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Ashe Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28692, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
71 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
87 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
98 miles, S