ZIP Code 28640, NC

Living in 28640

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 57
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 34
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Schools 52
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Residents

5k Population -92 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office24%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$154k Median Home Value -$19k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$430 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28640

United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14

Property Crime in 28640

United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

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 28640

Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28640, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28640, NC

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Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, N
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Grace Academy
19 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28640, NC

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Lees-McRae College
31 miles, SW
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Emory & Henry College
35 miles, NW
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King University
44 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28640, NC

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Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28640, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
56 miles, W
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