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28694

North Carolina · 7,626 residents · 69.9 sq mi
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With 7,626 people, ZIP 28694 is a ZIP code in Ashe County. At a median age of 50.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born share is 4%. Median rent is $818 a month. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Ashe County, 28694 ranks 6th by median household income.

$58,486
US average: $82,259
$36,615
US average: $44,673
$273,200
US average: $376,019
25.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
69.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.0%
Age 65+
27.7%
45.4%
54.6%
2.04 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(6,566)
Black1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(731)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other3%(227)
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Ashe County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28615$51,653
28617$62,204
28626$73,675
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28694?

ZIP code 28694 has about 7,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28694?

The typical household in ZIP code 28694 earns about $58,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28694 expensive?

In ZIP code 28694, the median home is worth about $273,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28694?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28694 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28694?

About 9.6% of people in ZIP code 28694 live below the federal poverty line.

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