ZIP Code 28618, NC

Living in 28618

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 44
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 28
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Schools 62
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Residents

2.6k Population +780 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value -$49k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$667 Median Monthly Rent +$7 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas16%
Utility gas2%
Wood18%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28618

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in 28618

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

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 28618

Inland Flooding82
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28618, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28618, NC

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Grace Academy
8 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28618, NC

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Lees-McRae College
20 miles, W
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Emory & Henry College
43 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28618, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28618, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
53 miles, W
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