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28640

North Carolina · 4,820 residents · 37.1 sq mi
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ZIP 28640 is a ZIP code of 4,820 people in Ashe County. The median age is 51.7, about 13 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Renters pay $797 a month at the median. Households take in $53,155 at the median, 35% less than the US figure. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Ashe County, 28640 ranks 7th by median household income.

$53,155
US average: $82,259
$34,864
US average: $44,673
$282,900
US average: $376,019
22.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
37.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.6%
Age 65+
32.1%
50.2%
49.8%
2.21 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(4,332)
Black3.2%(154)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(278)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(56)
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.3
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
LOWEST7TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28615$51,653
28617$62,204
28626$73,675
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28640?

ZIP code 28640 has about 4,820 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28640?

The typical household in ZIP code 28640 earns about $53,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28640 expensive?

In ZIP code 28640, the median home is worth about $282,900, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28640?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28640 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28640?

About 14.8% of people in ZIP code 28640 live below the federal poverty line.

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