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28605

North Carolina · 3,883 residents · 32.805 sq mi
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ZIP 28605 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $552,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% more than the Watauga County median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28605 ranks 1st by median household income.

$76,477
US average: $82,259
$552,400
US average: $376,019
54.3%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score23.8%(925)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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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Containing area
Watauga County
Other ZIP codes in Watauga County
ZIP 28607ZIP 28604ZIP 28692ZIP 28679ZIP 28698ZIP 28618

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