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28692

North Carolina · 4,367 residents · 40.0 sq mi
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With 4,367 people, ZIP 28692 is a ZIP code in Watauga County. At a median age of 44.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 1% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. The median household earns $43,103, about 48% below the national median. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28692 ranks 7th by median household income.

$43,103
US average: $82,259
$42,023
US average: $44,673
$324,900
US average: $376,019
42.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
40.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.8%
Age 65+
19.2%
47.1%
52.9%
1.96 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,243)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2%(89)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.4%(19)
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.5
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
LOWEST7TH 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 28692?

ZIP code 28692 has about 4,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28692?

The typical household in ZIP code 28692 earns about $43,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28692 expensive?

In ZIP code 28692, the median home is worth about $324,900, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28692?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28692 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28692?

About 13.0% of people in ZIP code 28692 live below the federal poverty line.

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Watauga County

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