ZIP Code 28607, NC

Living in 28607

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 80
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 54
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 22
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Schools 60
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Residents

37k Population +4.1k (2010–19)
24  y Median Age
46% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
48% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone24%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
66% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked8%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$257k Median Home Value +$3.7k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$762 Median Monthly Rent +$99 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28607

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in 28607

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 5
Feb 34 4 5
Mar 40 5 3
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 5 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 34 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28607

Inland Flooding63
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28607, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28607, NC

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Grace Academy
1 miles, NW
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Mountain Youth Academy
22 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28607, NC

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Lees-McRae College
13 miles, W
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Milligan University
36 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28607, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28607, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, NW
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