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28665

North Carolina · 2,483 residents · 64.78 sq mi
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ZIP 28665 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,400. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28665 ranks 11th by median household income.

$45,685
US average: $82,259
$167,400
US average: $376,019
11.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
12.4%
Age 65+
19.7%
52.0%
48.0%
2.49 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,337)
Black0.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(25)
Diversity Score14%(349)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wilkes County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH 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 28665?

ZIP code 28665 has about 2,483 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28665?

The typical household in ZIP code 28665 earns about $45,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28665 expensive?

In ZIP code 28665, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28665?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28665 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28665?

About 22.3% of people in ZIP code 28665 live below the federal poverty line.

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