ZIP Code 28607

Located in Boone, NC (Watauga County)

ZIP Code 28607 (Boone, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 35,679 residents (135 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $374,284
  • Average Household Income: $46,639

ZIP code 28607 primarily serves Boone, NC in Watauga County. An estimated 35,679 people live within this area, with about 135 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28607, the average price is around $374,284. That makes local housing 42% higher than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 21% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28607 earns about $46,639 a year. This income is 33% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 41% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 35,679
Median Household Income $46,639
Median Home Value $374,284
Median Age 23.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$17,880
Labor Force Participation57.3%
Unemployment Rate10.0%
Average Commute Time18.1 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate50.2%
Median Rent$1,152
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)54.7%
Total Housing Units12,583

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityBoone
CountyWatauga
County FIPS37189
Metro Area (CBSA)Boone, NC
Population Density135.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.2155, -81.6443
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.76
Dual Income Families49.0%

Marital Status

Married29.9%
Never Married59.5%
Divorced7.5%
Widowed3.1%

Gender

Male49.1%
Female50.9%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)9.3%
Poverty Rate34.4%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.1%
Disabled Population11.9%
Limited English Proficiency1.1%

All ZIP Codes in Boone

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28607 Current 35,679 $46,639 $374,284
28608 - - -

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