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28679

North Carolina · 2,454 residents · 25.65 sq mi
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ZIP 28679 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,246. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $287,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% more than the Watauga County median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28679 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$65,246
US average: $82,259
$287,100
US average: $376,019
35.1%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score28.3%(695)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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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Containing area
Watauga County
Other ZIP codes in Watauga County
ZIP 28607ZIP 28604ZIP 28692ZIP 28605ZIP 28698ZIP 28618

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