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28604

North Carolina · 7,869 residents · 68.7 sq mi
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ZIP 28604 is home to 7,869 people in Watauga County. That is roughly 48% ahead of the Watauga County median. The median age is 45.2, about 6 years above the US median. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. About 47% of adults have finished a four-year degree. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28604 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$76,319
US average: $82,259
$46,313
US average: $44,673
$383,800
US average: $376,019
46.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
68.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.8%
Age 65+
25.3%
49.2%
50.8%
2.17 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(6,850)
Black1.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(363)
Asian1%(78)
Other5.8%(458)
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Watauga County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28605$76,477
28607$46,639
28618$59,653
28679$65,246
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28604?

ZIP code 28604 has about 7,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28604?

The typical household in ZIP code 28604 earns about $76,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28604 expensive?

In ZIP code 28604, the median home is worth about $383,800, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28604?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28604 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28604?

About 7.7% of people in ZIP code 28604 live below the federal poverty line.

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Watauga County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024