ZIP Code 28665

Located in Purlear, NC (Wilkes County)

ZIP Code 28665 (Purlear, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,483 residents (15 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $162,612
  • Average Household Income: $45,685

ZIP code 28665 primarily serves Purlear, NC in Wilkes County. An estimated 2,483 people live within this area, with about 15 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28665, the average price is around $162,612. That makes local housing 38% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 47% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28665 earns about $45,685 a year. This income is 34% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 42% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,483
Median Household Income $45,685
Median Home Value $162,612
Median Age 49.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$25,068
Labor Force Participation48.4%
Unemployment Rate13.5%
Average Commute Time26.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate82.4%
Median Rent$684
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)22.0%
Total Housing Units998

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityPurlear
CountyWilkes
County FIPS37193
Metro Area (CBSA)North Wilkesboro, NC
Population Density14.8/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.2097, -81.3739
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.61
Dual Income Families36.3%

Marital Status

Married47.9%
Never Married32.8%
Divorced10.5%
Widowed8.8%

Gender

Male52.0%
Female48.0%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)9.1%
Poverty Rate22.3%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.8%
Disabled Population26.6%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Purlear

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28665 Current 2,483 $45,685 $162,612

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ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
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28618 Deep Gap, NC 7.7 miles 2,208
28626 Fleetwood, NC 9.1 miles 3,173
28606 Boomer, NC 11.3 miles 2,187
28694 West Jefferson, NC 11.9 miles 7,626
28649 McGrady, NC 12.7 miles 1,355
28697 Wilkesboro, NC 12.8 miles 13,412
28640 Jefferson, NC 13.5 miles 4,820
28607 Boone, NC 15.1 miles 35,679
28654 Moravian Falls, NC 16.1 miles 3,168
28684 Todd, NC 16.1 miles 1,961
28635 Hays, NC 16.2 miles 2,669
28644 Laurel Springs, NC 16.4 miles 1,433
28659 North Wilkesboro, NC 16.7 miles 21,422
28645 Lenoir, NC 18.6 miles 45,997
28605 Blowing Rock, NC 19 miles 3,883
28617 Crumpler, NC 19 miles 1,839
28672 Scottville, NC 19.1 miles 136
28693 Warrensville, NC 20.4 miles 1,071
28685 Traphill, NC 20.8 miles 2,181
28669 Roaring River, NC 21.2 miles 2,935
28681 Taylorsville, NC 21.6 miles 25,566
28698 Zionville, NC 22.2 miles 2,320
28663 Piney Creek, NC 22.8 miles 802
28615 Creston, NC 23.5 miles 1,878
28631 Grassy Creek, NC 23.7 miles 684
28692 Vilas, NC 23.8 miles 4,367
28643 Lansing, NC 23.9 miles 3,615
37691 Trade, TN 23.9 miles 475
28675 Sparta, NC 24.4 miles 6,745
28611 Collettsville, NC 24.7 miles 424
28636 Hiddenite, NC 25.2 miles 4,496
28670 Ronda, NC 25.2 miles 2,124
28638 Hudson, NC 25.9 miles 12,363
28627 Glade Valley, NC 26.2 miles 1,193
28679 Sugar Grove, NC 26.3 miles 2,454
28604 Banner Elk, NC 26.5 miles 7,869
28630 Granite Falls, NC 26.5 miles 19,382
28689 Union Grove, NC 27.1 miles 2,188
28646 Linville, NC 27.3 miles 382
24363 Mouth Of Wilson, VA 28 miles 1,031
28683 Thurmond, NC 28.5 miles 1,614
28676 State Road, NC 29.9 miles 3,100
37683 Mountain City, TN 30.1 miles 12,943
24292 Whitetop, VA 30.2 miles 555
28667 Rhodhiss, NC 30.2 miles 301
28601 Hickory, NC 30.3 miles 53,329
28621 Elkin, NC 30.7 miles 9,403
28642 Jonesville, NC 31.1 miles 5,602
28678 Stony Point, NC 31.2 miles 5,064
28623 Ennice, NC 31.5 miles 1,814
24348 Independence, VA 31.7 miles 4,855
37680 Laurel Bloomery, TN 31.9 miles 897
27020 Hamptonville, NC 32.1 miles 6,207
28622 Elk Park, NC 32.1 miles 2,565
28671 Rutherford College, NC 32.9 miles 375
28660 Olin, NC 33.3 miles 2,501
24378 Troutdale, VA 33.4 miles 1,056
28616 Crossnore, NC 33.7 miles 115
28619 Drexel, NC 33.7 miles 487
28613 Conover, NC 33.8 miles 23,357
28657 Newland, NC 34 miles 8,188
28637 Hildebran, NC 34.1 miles 1,911
28666 Icard, NC 34.4 miles 273
37640 Butler, TN 34.6 miles 3,851
28690 Valdese, NC 34.8 miles 9,196
28652 Minneapolis, NC 35.2 miles 132
28610 Claremont, NC 35.6 miles 10,192
24236 Damascus, VA 36.2 miles 3,109
27017 Dobson, NC 36.2 miles 10,085
28625 Statesville, NC 36.2 miles 39,574
37688 Shady Valley, TN 36.6 miles 1,138
27024 Lowgap, NC 36.8 miles 2,387
28602 Hickory, NC 36.9 miles 31,113
24326 Elk Creek, VA 37.1 miles 858
28655 Morganton, NC 37.5 miles 55,100
27011 Boonville, NC 37.7 miles 5,582
28634 Harmony, NC 38.3 miles 5,353
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28612 Connelly Springs, NC 38.8 miles 11,290
28658 Newton, NC 40.3 miles 26,336
37687 Roan Mountain, TN 40.3 miles 4,493
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28609 Catawba, NC 41 miles 6,615
24319 Chilhowie, VA 41.2 miles 6,997
28677 Statesville, NC 41.2 miles 38,819
24374 Speedwell, VA 41.3 miles 411
27055 Yadkinville, NC 41.7 miles 14,674
24351 Lambsburg, VA 42.4 miles 562
24340 Glade Spring, VA 43.2 miles 6,111
24354 Marion, VA 43.3 miles 13,001
24322 Cripple Creek, VA 43.5 miles 124
37658 Hampton, TN 43.6 miles 3,854
28777 Spruce Pine, NC 43.9 miles 10,178
37643 Elizabethton, TN 44 miles 34,120
24211 Abingdon, VA 44.6 miles 10,298
27047 Siloam, NC 44.9 miles 1,247
28705 Bakersville, NC 45.2 miles 6,732