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28685

North Carolina · 2,181 residents · 47.17 sq mi
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ZIP 28685 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $123,200. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28685 ranks 10th by median household income.

$46,406
US average: $82,259
$123,200
US average: $376,019
7.7%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score19.3%(421)
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Affordability & inequality
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