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28618

North Carolina · 2,208 residents · 37.6 sq mi
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With 2,208 people, ZIP 28618 is a ZIP code in Watauga County. The foreign-born share is 2%. 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 59 people per square mile. The median household earns $59,653, about 27% below the national median. That is roughly 15% ahead of the Watauga County median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28618 ranks 4th by median household income.

$59,653
US average: $82,259
$33,451
US average: $44,673
$338,400
US average: $376,019
34.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
37.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.4%
Age 65+
14.9%
50.2%
49.8%
2.60 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,009)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(16)
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Watauga County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28604$76,319
28605$76,477
28607$46,639
28679$65,246
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28618?

ZIP code 28618 has about 2,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28618?

The typical household in ZIP code 28618 earns about $59,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28618 expensive?

In ZIP code 28618, the median home is worth about $338,400, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28618?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28618 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28618?

About 10.5% of people in ZIP code 28618 live below the federal poverty line.

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Watauga County

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