ZIP Code 28604, NC
Living in 28604
Bikeability
23
Walkability
57
Commute
71
Public Transit
27
Affordability
67
Public Safety
99
Airports
50
Hospitals
57
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28604, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28604, NC
Rainbow Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Grace Academy
11 miles, E
Mountain Pathways School
11 miles, E
Bethel Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28604, NC
Lees-McRae College
2 miles, SW
Appalachian State University
10 miles, E
Milligan University
26 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28604, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
8 miles, S
Watauga Medical Center
11 miles, E
Johnson County Community Hospital
19 miles, N
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28604, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
37 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
64 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
84 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
91 miles, S