ZIP Code 28604, NC

Living in 28604

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 57
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 20
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Schools 56
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Residents

7.2k Population +442 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$9.9k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector66%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office18%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$229k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$722 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
24% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas25%
Utility gas8%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28604

United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2

Property Crime in 28604

United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 7
Feb 32 4 7
Mar 39 5 4
Apr 48 4 2
May 56 5 0
Jun 63 5 0
Jul 67 5 0
Aug 65 5 0
Sep 60 5 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 33 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28604

Inland Flooding66
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28604, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28604, NC

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Grace Academy
11 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28604, NC

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Lees-McRae College
2 miles, SW
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Milligan University
26 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28604, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28604, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, NW
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