ZIP Code 28605, NC

Living in 28605

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 22
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Schools 74
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Residents

3.3k Population -353 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$359k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$732 Median Monthly Rent +$74 (2010–19)
27% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas27%
Utility gas4%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28605

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in 28605

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 33 4 7
Mar 40 5 4
Apr 49 4 2
May 57 5 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 5 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 33 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28605

Inland Flooding70
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28605, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28605, NC

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Grace Academy
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28605, NC

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Lees-McRae College
10 miles, W
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Milligan University
35 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28605, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28605, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NW
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