ZIP Code 28693, NC
Living in 28693
Bikeability
40
Walkability
76
Commute
37
Public Transit
44
Affordability
95
Public Safety
86
Airports
43
Hospitals
54
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
+94 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$12k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-12% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military3%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$147k
Median Home Value
+$1.1k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$624
Median Monthly Rent
+$197 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached57%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas9%
Utility gas4%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28693
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in 28693
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28693
Inland Flooding53
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28693, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28693, NC
Mountain Youth Academy
15 miles, W
Oak Hill Academy
15 miles, NE
Mountain Pathways School
17 miles, S
Grace Academy
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28693, NC
Appalachian State University
19 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
26 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
28 miles, SW
King University
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28693, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SE
Johnson County Community Hospital
13 miles, W
Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, S
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28693, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
47 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
90 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
93 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
94 miles, E