ZIP Code 28659

Located in North Wilkesboro, NC (Wilkes County)

ZIP Code 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 21,422 residents (82 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $167,244
  • Average Household Income: $50,280

ZIP code 28659 primarily serves North Wilkesboro, NC in Wilkes County. An estimated 21,422 people live within this area, with about 82 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28659, the average price is around $167,244. That makes local housing 36% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 46% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28659 earns about $50,280 a year. This income is 27% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 36% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 21,422
Median Household Income $50,280
Median Home Value $167,244
Median Age 42.8 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$27,292
Labor Force Participation54.9%
Unemployment Rate6.1%
Average Commute Time23.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate68.0%
Median Rent$708
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)25.0%
Total Housing Units8,869

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityNorth Wilkesboro
CountyWilkes
County FIPS37193
Metro Area (CBSA)North Wilkesboro, NC
Population Density82.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.1665, -81.0791
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.79
Dual Income Families42.4%

Marital Status

Married47.2%
Never Married27.1%
Divorced15.4%
Widowed10.3%

Gender

Male50.3%
Female49.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)11.5%
Poverty Rate19.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.3%
Disabled Population21.5%
Limited English Proficiency0.6%

All ZIP Codes in North Wilkesboro

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28659 Current 21,422 $50,280 $167,244
28656 - - -

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28669 Roaring River, NC 6.2 miles 2,935
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28670 Ronda, NC 8.9 miles 2,124
28635 Hays, NC 11.8 miles 2,669
28689 Union Grove, NC 11.8 miles 2,188
28685 Traphill, NC 12.7 miles 2,181
28649 McGrady, NC 13.4 miles 1,355
28651 Millers Creek, NC 13.6 miles 5,578
28642 Jonesville, NC 15.2 miles 5,602
28606 Boomer, NC 15.3 miles 2,187
27020 Hamptonville, NC 15.5 miles 6,207
28636 Hiddenite, NC 15.5 miles 4,496
28621 Elkin, NC 16.7 miles 9,403
28665 Purlear, NC 16.7 miles 2,483
28676 State Road, NC 16.7 miles 3,100
28683 Thurmond, NC 17.9 miles 1,614
28660 Olin, NC 18.4 miles 2,501
28681 Taylorsville, NC 18.7 miles 25,566
28624 Ferguson, NC 18.9 miles 1,438
28627 Glade Valley, NC 20.1 miles 1,193
28644 Laurel Springs, NC 21.1 miles 1,433
27011 Boonville, NC 21.6 miles 5,582
28634 Harmony, NC 22.6 miles 5,353
28678 Stony Point, NC 22.9 miles 5,064
27017 Dobson, NC 23.1 miles 10,085
28625 Statesville, NC 23.4 miles 39,574
28675 Sparta, NC 23.7 miles 6,745
28618 Deep Gap, NC 24.4 miles 2,208
28640 Jefferson, NC 24.6 miles 4,820
27055 Yadkinville, NC 25 miles 14,674
28626 Fleetwood, NC 25.1 miles 3,173
28694 West Jefferson, NC 25.8 miles 7,626
28623 Ennice, NC 25.9 miles 1,814
28672 Scottville, NC 25.9 miles 136
28617 Crumpler, NC 27.7 miles 1,839
27024 Lowgap, NC 28.1 miles 2,387
28663 Piney Creek, NC 28.3 miles 802
28645 Lenoir, NC 29 miles 45,997
27047 Siloam, NC 29.7 miles 1,247
28630 Granite Falls, NC 30.2 miles 19,382
28610 Claremont, NC 30.3 miles 10,192
28613 Conover, NC 30.4 miles 23,357
28601 Hickory, NC 30.5 miles 53,329
28677 Statesville, NC 30.9 miles 38,819
27007 Ararat, NC 31.2 miles 2,095
27018 East Bend, NC 31.2 miles 7,388
28638 Hudson, NC 31.5 miles 12,363
28607 Boone, NC 31.7 miles 35,679
28684 Todd, NC 32.1 miles 1,961
28631 Grassy Creek, NC 32.4 miles 684
27028 Mocksville, NC 32.8 miles 26,566
24348 Independence, VA 33.1 miles 4,855
28667 Rhodhiss, NC 33.4 miles 301
24351 Lambsburg, VA 33.5 miles 562
27030 Mount Airy, NC 33.5 miles 36,241
28693 Warrensville, NC 33.6 miles 1,071
24333 Galax, VA 33.8 miles 17,390
28609 Catawba, NC 33.9 miles 6,615
28605 Blowing Rock, NC 34.8 miles 3,883
27013 Cleveland, NC 35.3 miles 6,575
27023 Lewisville, NC 35.4 miles 14,414
28166 Troutman, NC 35.5 miles 11,875
24363 Mouth Of Wilson, VA 35.7 miles 1,031
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28637 Hildebran, NC 36.4 miles 1,911
27043 Pinnacle, NC 37 miles 6,295
27041 Pilot Mountain, NC 37.3 miles 8,303
27054 Woodleaf, NC 37.3 miles 1,931
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28658 Newton, NC 37.8 miles 26,336
28666 Icard, NC 37.9 miles 273
28602 Hickory, NC 38 miles 31,113
28615 Creston, NC 38 miles 1,878
27050 Tobaccoville, NC 38.1 miles 3,823
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27014 Cooleemee, NC 38.2 miles 939
28611 Collettsville, NC 38.4 miles 424
27040 Pfafftown, NC 38.5 miles 12,665
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28673 Sherrills Ford, NC 38.9 miles 6,874
27006 Advance, NC 39.1 miles 16,247
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37691 Trade, TN 40.2 miles 475
24328 Fancy Gap, VA 40.4 miles 1,915
28692 Vilas, NC 40.5 miles 4,367
28619 Drexel, NC 40.7 miles 487
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28682 Terrell, NC 40.8 miles 1,701
28690 Valdese, NC 40.8 miles 9,196
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28125 Mount Ulla, NC 40.9 miles 2,765
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28650 Maiden, NC 41.2 miles 12,746
24292 Whitetop, VA 41.6 miles 555
27106 Winston Salem, NC 42.2 miles 49,670
28117 Mooresville, NC 42.2 miles 48,826
27104 Winston Salem, NC 42.4 miles 31,783
27021 King, NC 42.6 miles 17,106