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28698

North Carolina · 2,320 residents · 25.9 sq mi
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With 2,320 people, ZIP 28698 is a ZIP code in Watauga County. At a median age of 51.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 88% of the housing stock. 0% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Median rent is $713 a month. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County, 28698 ranks 5th by median household income.

$54,402
US average: $82,259
$33,263
US average: $44,673
$219,400
US average: $376,019
14.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
25.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
13.1%
Age 65+
25.0%
62.2%
37.8%
2.39 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,204)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(44)
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.0
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
LOWEST5TH 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 28698?

ZIP code 28698 has about 2,320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28698?

The typical household in ZIP code 28698 earns about $54,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28698 expensive?

In ZIP code 28698, the median home is worth about $219,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28698?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28698 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28698?

About 11.5% of people in ZIP code 28698 live below the federal poverty line.

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Watauga County

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