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28622

North Carolina · 2,565 residents · 29.7 sq mi
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ZIP 28622 is home to 2,565 people in Avery County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. The median age is 46.1, about 7 years above the US median. The poverty rate is 25.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. 1% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $169,900.

$44,028
US average: $82,259
$29,507
US average: $44,673
$169,900
US average: $376,019
13.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
29.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
27.0%
48.0%
52.0%
2.36 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,423)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(18)
13
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 Avery County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28646$76,736
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28622?

ZIP code 28622 has about 2,565 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28622?

The typical household in ZIP code 28622 earns about $44,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28622 expensive?

In ZIP code 28622, the median home is worth about $169,900, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28622?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28622 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28622?

About 25.3% of people in ZIP code 28622 live below the federal poverty line.

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