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28605

North Carolina · 3,883 residents · 32.8 sq mi
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With 3,883 people, ZIP 28605 is a ZIP code in Watauga County. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households here earn about 48% more than in Watauga County as a whole. At a median age of 44.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $552,400. Owners hold 74% of the housing stock. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28605 ranks 1st by median household income.

$76,477
US average: $82,259
$55,891
US average: $44,673
$552,400
US average: $376,019
54.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
32.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.1%
Age 65+
22.7%
51.6%
48.4%
2.26 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,485)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(167)
Asian1.1%(42)
Other4.3%(168)
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.2
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
LOWEST1ST OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28604$76,319
28607$46,639
28618$59,653
28679$65,246
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28605?

ZIP code 28605 has about 3,883 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28605?

The typical household in ZIP code 28605 earns about $76,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28605 expensive?

In ZIP code 28605, the median home is worth about $552,400, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28605?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28605 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28605?

About 13.2% of people in ZIP code 28605 live below the federal poverty line.

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Watauga County

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