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28617

North Carolina · 1,839 residents · 35.2 sq mi
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ZIP 28617 is a ZIP code of 1,839 people in Ashe County. The median age is 56.3, about 17 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 99% were in the same home a year ago. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Ashe County, 28617 ranks 5th by median household income.

$62,204
US average: $82,259
$29,586
US average: $44,673
$244,600
US average: $376,019
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
35.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.6%
Age 65+
32.1%
55.3%
44.7%
2.34 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,696)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(20)
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Ashe County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28615$51,653
28626$73,675
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28617?

ZIP code 28617 has about 1,839 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28617?

The typical household in ZIP code 28617 earns about $62,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28617 expensive?

In ZIP code 28617, the median home is worth about $244,600, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28617?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28617 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28617?

About 9.2% of people in ZIP code 28617 live below the federal poverty line.

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