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28679

North Carolina · 2,454 residents · 25.7 sq mi
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With 2,454 people, ZIP 28679 is a ZIP code in Watauga County. Owners hold 88% of the housing stock. The median age is 45.3, about 6 years above the US median. Households here earn about 26% more than in Watauga County as a whole. The average commute runs 35 minutes. 6% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28679 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$65,246
US average: $82,259
$34,992
US average: $44,673
$287,100
US average: $376,019
35.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
25.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.8%
Age 65+
23.4%
46.2%
53.8%
2.58 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(2,145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(229)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other2.5%(61)
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Watauga County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28604$76,319
28605$76,477
28607$46,639
28618$59,653
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28679?

ZIP code 28679 has about 2,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28679?

The typical household in ZIP code 28679 earns about $65,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28679 expensive?

In ZIP code 28679, the median home is worth about $287,100, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28679?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28679 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28679?

About 15.0% of people in ZIP code 28679 live below the federal poverty line.

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Watauga County

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