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28606

North Carolina · 2,187 residents · 43.0 sq mi
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ZIP 28606 is a ZIP code of 2,187 people in Wilkes County. The median age is 52.3, about 13 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $95,900. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28606 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$56,600
US average: $82,259
$24,731
US average: $44,673
$95,900
US average: $376,019
8.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
43.0 sq mi
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)
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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