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28697

North Carolina · 13,412 residents · 62.33 sq mi
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ZIP 28697 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $218,500. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Wilkes County, 28697 ranks 4th by median household income.

$52,988
US average: $82,259
$218,500
US average: $376,019
23.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
22.0%
46.8%
53.2%
2.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(10,678)
Black7.8%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,436)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(250)
Diversity Score43.5%(5,838)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wilkes County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH 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 28697?

ZIP code 28697 has about 13,412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28697?

The typical household in ZIP code 28697 earns about $52,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28697 expensive?

In ZIP code 28697, the median home is worth about $218,500, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28697?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28697 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28697?

About 14.6% of people in ZIP code 28697 live below the federal poverty line.

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