ZIP Code 28697, NC
Living in 28697
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute85
Public Transit2
Affordability86
Public Safety92
Airports58
Hospitals61
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+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
$51kMedian 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
$166kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$490Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28697, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28697, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Millers Creek Christian School
5 miles, NW
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
18 miles, E
Nc Boys Academy
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28697, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
29 miles, S
Appalachian State University
29 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
40 miles, W
Davidson College
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28697, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
2 miles, N
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW
Ashe Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28697, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
65 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
68 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW