ZIP Code 28679

Located in Sugar Grove, NC (Watauga County)

ZIP Code 28679 (Sugar Grove, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,454 residents (37 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $265,397
  • Average Household Income: $65,246

ZIP code 28679 primarily serves Sugar Grove, NC in Watauga County. An estimated 2,454 people live within this area, with about 37 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28679, the average price is around $265,397. That makes local housing 1% higher than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 14% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28679 earns about $65,246 a year. This income is 6% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 17% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,454
Median Household Income $65,246
Median Home Value $265,397
Median Age 45.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$36,618
Labor Force Participation65.2%
Unemployment Rate3.7%
Average Commute Time34.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate87.5%
Median Rent$1,014
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)18.7%
Total Housing Units952

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySugar Grove
CountyWatauga
County FIPS37189
Metro Area (CBSA)Boone, NC
Population Density36.9/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.2596, -81.8421
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.07
Dual Income Families60.7%

Marital Status

Married56.1%
Never Married25.7%
Divorced7.8%
Widowed10.4%

Gender

Male46.2%
Female53.8%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)6.2%
Poverty Rate15.0%

Key Population Groups

Veterans7.5%
Disabled Population15.6%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Sugar Grove

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28679 Current 2,454 $65,246 $265,397

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