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28685

North Carolina · 2,181 residents · 47.2 sq mi
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With 2,181 people, ZIP 28685 is a ZIP code in Wilkes County. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $123,200. 24.6% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. 1% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28685 ranks 10th by median household income.

$46,406
US average: $82,259
$29,884
US average: $44,673
$123,200
US average: $376,019
7.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
47.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
18.4%
43.3%
56.7%
2.84 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,000)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(143)
19
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wilkes County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST10TH 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 28685?

ZIP code 28685 has about 2,181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28685?

The typical household in ZIP code 28685 earns about $46,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28685 expensive?

In ZIP code 28685, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28685?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28685 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28685?

About 24.6% of people in ZIP code 28685 live below the federal poverty line.

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