ZIP Code 28659, NC

Living in 28659

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 34
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Schools 21
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Residents

21k Population -363 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$473 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28659

United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8

Property Crime in 28659

United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 5
Feb 36 4 5
Mar 44 5 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28659

Inland Flooding46
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28659, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28659, NC

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Nc Boys Academy
23 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28659, NC

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Lees-McRae College
42 miles, W
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Davidson College
47 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28659, NC

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Ashe Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28659, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, W
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