ZIP Code 28606

Located in Boomer, NC (Wilkes County)

ZIP Code 28606 (Boomer, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,187 residents (20 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $105,278
  • Average Household Income: $56,600

ZIP code 28606 primarily serves Boomer, NC in Wilkes County. An estimated 2,187 people live within this area, with about 20 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28606, the average price is around $105,278. That makes local housing 60% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 66% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28606 earns about $56,600 a year. This income is 18% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 28% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,187
Median Household Income $56,600
Median Home Value $105,278
Median Age 52.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$30,362
Labor Force Participation46.4%
Unemployment Rate2.3%
Average Commute Time35.4 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate82.7%
Median Rent-
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units844

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityBoomer
CountyWilkes
County FIPS37193
Metro Area (CBSA)North Wilkesboro, NC
Population Density19.6/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.0535, -81.3141
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.37
Dual Income Families38.7%

Marital Status

Married43.3%
Never Married18.5%
Divorced21.7%
Widowed16.5%

Gender

Male51.3%
Female48.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)9.1%
Poverty Rate10.0%

Key Population Groups

Veterans10.4%
Disabled Population11.6%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Boomer

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28606 Current 2,187 $56,600 $105,278

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ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
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28681 Taylorsville, NC 10.5 miles 25,566
28665 Purlear, NC 11.3 miles 2,483
28645 Lenoir, NC 13.9 miles 45,997
28651 Millers Creek, NC 15.2 miles 5,578
28659 North Wilkesboro, NC 15.3 miles 21,422
28618 Deep Gap, NC 15.4 miles 2,208
28636 Hiddenite, NC 15.9 miles 4,496
28630 Granite Falls, NC 16.7 miles 19,382
28638 Hudson, NC 17.1 miles 12,363
28601 Hickory, NC 19.4 miles 53,329
28626 Fleetwood, NC 19.5 miles 3,173
28649 McGrady, NC 20.2 miles 1,355
28667 Rhodhiss, NC 20.3 miles 301
28678 Stony Point, NC 20.6 miles 5,064
28689 Union Grove, NC 21.3 miles 2,188
28669 Roaring River, NC 21.4 miles 2,935
28607 Boone, NC 21.6 miles 35,679
28635 Hays, NC 22 miles 2,669
28605 Blowing Rock, NC 22.4 miles 3,883
28613 Conover, NC 22.5 miles 23,357
28694 West Jefferson, NC 23.1 miles 7,626
28611 Collettsville, NC 23.9 miles 424
28637 Hildebran, NC 23.9 miles 1,911
28670 Ronda, NC 23.9 miles 2,124
28671 Rutherford College, NC 24.1 miles 375
28610 Claremont, NC 24.4 miles 10,192
28666 Icard, NC 24.7 miles 273
28640 Jefferson, NC 24.8 miles 4,820
28685 Traphill, NC 25.4 miles 2,181
28684 Todd, NC 25.8 miles 1,961
28619 Drexel, NC 26.1 miles 487
28644 Laurel Springs, NC 26.2 miles 1,433
28660 Olin, NC 26.2 miles 2,501
28602 Hickory, NC 26.4 miles 31,113
28690 Valdese, NC 26.5 miles 9,196
28625 Statesville, NC 27.2 miles 39,574
27020 Hamptonville, NC 28.2 miles 6,207
28658 Newton, NC 29.2 miles 26,336
28646 Linville, NC 29.3 miles 382
28612 Connelly Springs, NC 29.6 miles 11,290
28672 Scottville, NC 29.7 miles 136
28609 Catawba, NC 29.9 miles 6,615
28617 Crumpler, NC 30 miles 1,839
28642 Jonesville, NC 30.2 miles 5,602
28677 Statesville, NC 30.9 miles 38,819
28692 Vilas, NC 30.9 miles 4,367
28698 Zionville, NC 30.9 miles 2,320
28604 Banner Elk, NC 31 miles 7,869
28693 Warrensville, NC 31.5 miles 1,071
28655 Morganton, NC 31.6 miles 55,100
28634 Harmony, NC 31.8 miles 5,353
28676 State Road, NC 31.8 miles 3,100
28621 Elkin, NC 32 miles 9,403
28683 Thurmond, NC 32.2 miles 1,614
28627 Glade Valley, NC 32.3 miles 1,193
28679 Sugar Grove, NC 32.7 miles 2,454
28675 Sparta, NC 32.8 miles 6,745
37691 Trade, TN 32.8 miles 475
28663 Piney Creek, NC 33.3 miles 802
28615 Creston, NC 34.1 miles 1,878
28650 Maiden, NC 34.3 miles 12,746
28616 Crossnore, NC 34.5 miles 115
28631 Grassy Creek, NC 34.9 miles 684
28168 Vale, NC 35 miles 10,484
28657 Newland, NC 35 miles 8,188
28643 Lansing, NC 35.1 miles 3,615
28166 Troutman, NC 35.6 miles 11,875
28673 Sherrills Ford, NC 35.6 miles 6,874
27011 Boonville, NC 36.2 miles 5,582
28622 Elk Park, NC 36.8 miles 2,565
28652 Minneapolis, NC 37.6 miles 132
28682 Terrell, NC 37.9 miles 1,701
27055 Yadkinville, NC 38.1 miles 14,674
28623 Ennice, NC 38.1 miles 1,814
27017 Dobson, NC 38.3 miles 10,085
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37683 Mountain City, TN 39.5 miles 12,943
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28117 Mooresville, NC 40.6 miles 48,826
28020 Casar, NC 41 miles 2,240
24348 Independence, VA 41.2 miles 4,855
28037 Denver, NC 41.3 miles 28,768
24292 Whitetop, VA 41.5 miles 555
28761 Nebo, NC 41.6 miles 8,150
37640 Butler, TN 41.6 miles 3,851
27024 Lowgap, NC 41.9 miles 2,387
27028 Mocksville, NC 42.3 miles 26,566
37680 Laurel Bloomery, TN 42.7 miles 897
28080 Iron Station, NC 43.1 miles 7,606
28777 Spruce Pine, NC 43.2 miles 10,178
28090 Lawndale, NC 43.3 miles 7,268
28033 Crouse, NC 43.8 miles 3,481
28125 Mount Ulla, NC 43.8 miles 2,765
27054 Woodleaf, NC 43.9 miles 1,931
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28115 Mooresville, NC 44.5 miles 43,544