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28606

North Carolina · 2,187 residents · 43.01 sq mi
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ZIP 28606 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,900. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28606 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$56,600
US average: $82,259
$95,900
US average: $376,019
8.6%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.2%
Age 65+
35.5%
51.3%
48.7%
2.57 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,013)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(163)
Diversity Score18.4%(402)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wilkes County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28624$51,836
28635$44,901
28649$47,016
28651$61,623
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28606?

ZIP code 28606 has about 2,187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28606?

The typical household in ZIP code 28606 earns about $56,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28606 expensive?

In ZIP code 28606, the median home is worth about $95,900.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28606?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28606 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28606?

About 10.0% of people in ZIP code 28606 live below the federal poverty line.

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