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28659

North Carolina · 21,422 residents · 100.632 sq mi
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ZIP 28659 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,300. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28659 ranks 6th by median household income.

$50,280
US average: $82,259
$159,300
US average: $376,019
17.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.7%
Age 65+
21.4%
50.3%
49.7%
2.35 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(17,398)
Black3.4%(733)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(2,427)
Asian0.7%(149)
Other3.3%(715)
Diversity Score40.7%(8,709)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wilkes County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH 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 28659?

ZIP code 28659 has about 21,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28659?

The typical household in ZIP code 28659 earns about $50,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28659 expensive?

In ZIP code 28659, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28659?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28659 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28659?

About 19.2% of people in ZIP code 28659 live below the federal poverty line.

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