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28651

North Carolina · 5,578 residents · 84.2 sq mi
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ZIP 28651 is a ZIP code of 5,578 people in Wilkes County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. The median age is 46.9, about 8 years above the US median. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $175,300. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28651 ranks 1st by median household income.

$61,623
US average: $82,259
$29,909
US average: $44,673
$175,300
US average: $376,019
14.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
84.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.1%
Age 65+
25.2%
50.1%
49.9%
2.41 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,254)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(85)
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.8
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
LOWEST1ST OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28606$56,600
28624$51,836
28635$44,901
28649$47,016
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28651?

ZIP code 28651 has about 5,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28651?

The typical household in ZIP code 28651 earns about $61,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28651 expensive?

In ZIP code 28651, the median home is worth about $175,300, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28651?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28651 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28651?

About 18.6% of people in ZIP code 28651 live below the federal poverty line.

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