ZIP Code 28615, NC
Living in 28615
Bikeability
13
Walkability
45
Commute
19
Public Transit
15
Affordability
99
Public Safety
83
Airports
45
Hospitals
52
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
-299 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
+$7.4k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office16%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$134k
Median Home Value
+$66k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$443
Median Monthly Rent
+$206 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas12%
Wood25%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28615
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in 28615
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28615
Inland Flooding75
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28615, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28615, NC
Mountain Youth Academy
10 miles, W
Mountain Pathways School
15 miles, S
Grace Academy
16 miles, S
Oak Hill Academy
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28615, NC
Appalachian State University
17 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
24 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
24 miles, SW
King University
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28615, NC
Johnson County Community Hospital
8 miles, W
Ashe Memorial Hospital
11 miles, E
Watauga Medical Center
18 miles, S
Johnston Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28615, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
42 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
86 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
95 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
99 miles, E