ZIP Code 28694, NC

Living in 28694

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 32
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Schools 50
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Residents

7.7k Population -97 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$2.7k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas12%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28694

United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14

Property Crime in 28694

United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 5
Feb 35 4 5
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28694

Inland Flooding64
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28694, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28694, NC

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Grace Academy
15 miles, SW
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Oak Hill Academy
18 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28694, NC

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Lees-McRae College
27 miles, SW
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Emory & Henry College
35 miles, NW
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King University
41 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28694, NC

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Watauga Medical Center
15 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28694, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
53 miles, W
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