ZIP Code 28698, NC
Living in 28698
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
47
Public Transit
1
Affordability
94
Public Safety
96
Airports
49
Hospitals
54
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
-231 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
63%
Family Households
-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
-$644 (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector56%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office31%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$160k
Median Home Value
+$2.3k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$582
Median Monthly Rent
+$119 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas14%
Utility gas2%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28698
United States45
North Carolina20
Watauga County5
Property Crime in 28698
United States48
North Carolina30
Watauga County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
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 | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 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 28698
Inland Flooding69
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28698, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28698, NC
Mountain Pathways School
8 miles, SE
Grace Academy
9 miles, SE
Mountain Youth Academy
12 miles, NW
Rainbow Christian Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28698, NC
Appalachian State University
9 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
15 miles, SW
King University
29 miles, NW
Emory & Henry College
30 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28698, NC
Johnson County Community Hospital
9 miles, NW
Watauga Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Ashe Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28698, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
38 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
77 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
90 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
101 miles, E