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28684

North Carolina · 1,961 residents · 50.192 sq mi
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ZIP 28684 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $325,300. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Ashe County, 28684 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$69,307
US average: $82,259
$325,300
US average: $376,019
57.0%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
13.7%
Age 65+
27.8%
53.8%
46.2%
2.25 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,925)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score4.5%(89)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Ashe County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28615$51,653
28617$62,204
28626$73,675
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28684?

ZIP code 28684 has about 1,961 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28684?

The typical household in ZIP code 28684 earns about $69,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28684 expensive?

In ZIP code 28684, the median home is worth about $325,300, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28684?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28684 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28684?

About 6.2% of people in ZIP code 28684 live below the federal poverty line.

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