ZIP Code 28697, NC

Living in 28697

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 35
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Schools 26
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Residents

14k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$166k Median Home Value +$5k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$490 Median Monthly Rent +$66 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28697

United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8

Property Crime in 28697

United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 6
Feb 36 4 5
Mar 43 5 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28697

Inland Flooding49
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28697, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28697, NC

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Nc Boys Academy
22 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28697, NC

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Lees-McRae College
40 miles, W
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Davidson College
47 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28697, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28697, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, W
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