ZIP Code 28617, NC
Living in 28617
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
51
Public Transit
1
Affordability
96
Public Safety
92
Airports
45
Hospitals
64
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
-500 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
-11% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone32%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
-$5.8k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K41%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K20%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office36%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$142k
Median Home Value
-$42k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$372
Median Monthly Rent
-$20 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K24%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas17%
Utility gas10%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28617
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in 28617
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
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 | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28617
Inland Flooding67
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28617, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28617, NC
Oak Hill Academy
8 miles, N
Blue Ridge Christian School
17 miles, E
Millers Creek Christian School
21 miles, S
Mountain Pathways School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28617, NC
Appalachian State University
25 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
33 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
36 miles, SW
King University
45 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28617, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SW
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E
Johnson County Community Hospital
24 miles, W
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28617, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
83 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
91 miles, S
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
96 miles, NE