ZIP Code 28692, NC

Living in 28692

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 19
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Schools 43
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Residents

4.1k Population +567 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$206k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$770 Median Monthly Rent +$225 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas14%
Utility gas3%
Wood18%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28692

United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5

Property Crime in 28692

United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 6
Feb 34 4 6
Mar 40 4 2
Apr 49 4 2
May 58 5 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28692

Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28692, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28692, NC

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Grace Academy
9 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28692, NC

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Lees-McRae College
8 miles, SW
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Milligan University
27 miles, W
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King University
29 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28692, NC

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Watauga Medical Center
10 miles, SE
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Ashe Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28692, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, NW
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