ZIP Code 28697

Located in Wilkesboro, NC (Wilkes County)

ZIP Code 28697 (Wilkesboro, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 13,412 residents (83 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $209,004
  • Average Household Income: $52,988

ZIP code 28697 primarily serves Wilkesboro, NC in Wilkes County. An estimated 13,412 people live within this area, with about 83 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28697, the average price is around $209,004. That makes local housing 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 32% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28697 earns about $52,988 a year. This income is 23% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 33% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 13,412
Median Household Income $52,988
Median Home Value $209,004
Median Age 43.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$28,653
Labor Force Participation56.3%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
Average Commute Time22.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate66.7%
Median Rent$768
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)33.5%
Total Housing Units5,471

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityWilkesboro
CountyWilkes
County FIPS37193
Metro Area (CBSA)North Wilkesboro, NC
Population Density83.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.1367, -81.1632
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.00
Dual Income Families48.1%

Marital Status

Married48.0%
Never Married27.5%
Divorced12.5%
Widowed12.0%

Gender

Male46.8%
Female53.2%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)8.1%
Poverty Rate14.6%

Key Population Groups

Veterans7.1%
Disabled Population17.2%
Limited English Proficiency0.2%

All ZIP Codes in Wilkesboro

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28697 Current 13,412 $52,988 $209,004

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
28654 Moravian Falls, NC 5.1 miles 3,168
28659 North Wilkesboro, NC 5.1 miles 21,422
28606 Boomer, NC 10.2 miles 2,187
28669 Roaring River, NC 11.2 miles 2,935
28651 Millers Creek, NC 11.6 miles 5,578
28665 Purlear, NC 12.8 miles 2,483
28635 Hays, NC 13.7 miles 2,669
28649 McGrady, NC 13.7 miles 1,355
28624 Ferguson, NC 14 miles 1,438
28670 Ronda, NC 14 miles 2,124
28689 Union Grove, NC 14.4 miles 2,188
28636 Hiddenite, NC 14.5 miles 4,496
28681 Taylorsville, NC 15.2 miles 25,566
28685 Traphill, NC 16.1 miles 2,181
27020 Hamptonville, NC 19.7 miles 6,207
28618 Deep Gap, NC 20.1 miles 2,208
28642 Jonesville, NC 20.3 miles 5,602
28660 Olin, NC 20.6 miles 2,501
28644 Laurel Springs, NC 21.2 miles 1,433
28678 Stony Point, NC 21.5 miles 5,064
28676 State Road, NC 21.6 miles 3,100
28626 Fleetwood, NC 21.7 miles 3,173
28621 Elkin, NC 21.8 miles 9,403
28683 Thurmond, NC 22.3 miles 1,614
28640 Jefferson, NC 22.9 miles 4,820
28694 West Jefferson, NC 23.3 miles 7,626
28627 Glade Valley, NC 23.4 miles 1,193
28645 Lenoir, NC 23.9 miles 45,997
28625 Statesville, NC 24.3 miles 39,574
28634 Harmony, NC 25.5 miles 5,353
28675 Sparta, NC 25.6 miles 6,745
28630 Granite Falls, NC 25.7 miles 19,382
28672 Scottville, NC 25.7 miles 136
27011 Boonville, NC 26.6 miles 5,582
28601 Hickory, NC 26.8 miles 53,329
28638 Hudson, NC 26.8 miles 12,363
28617 Crumpler, NC 27 miles 1,839
28607 Boone, NC 27.4 miles 35,679
28613 Conover, NC 27.5 miles 23,357
27017 Dobson, NC 28.1 miles 10,085
28610 Claremont, NC 28.1 miles 10,192
28663 Piney Creek, NC 28.6 miles 802
28684 Todd, NC 28.7 miles 1,961
28667 Rhodhiss, NC 29.1 miles 301
28623 Ennice, NC 29.2 miles 1,814
27055 Yadkinville, NC 29.5 miles 14,674
28605 Blowing Rock, NC 30.1 miles 3,883
28677 Statesville, NC 30.7 miles 38,819
28693 Warrensville, NC 31.5 miles 1,071
28631 Grassy Creek, NC 31.8 miles 684
27024 Lowgap, NC 32.2 miles 2,387
28637 Hildebran, NC 32.3 miles 1,911
28609 Catawba, NC 32.4 miles 6,615
28611 Collettsville, NC 33.3 miles 424
28666 Icard, NC 33.6 miles 273
28671 Rutherford College, NC 33.6 miles 375
28643 Lansing, NC 34.1 miles 3,615
28602 Hickory, NC 34.2 miles 31,113
24348 Independence, VA 34.7 miles 4,855
27047 Siloam, NC 34.8 miles 1,247
28658 Newton, NC 34.9 miles 26,336
28698 Zionville, NC 35 miles 2,320
28166 Troutman, NC 35.4 miles 11,875
24363 Mouth Of Wilson, VA 35.5 miles 1,031
28615 Creston, NC 35.5 miles 1,878
27028 Mocksville, NC 36 miles 26,566
28619 Drexel, NC 36 miles 487
27018 East Bend, NC 36.1 miles 7,388
28690 Valdese, NC 36.2 miles 9,196
27007 Ararat, NC 36.3 miles 2,095
28692 Vilas, NC 36.5 miles 4,367
37691 Trade, TN 36.7 miles 475
27013 Cleveland, NC 36.8 miles 6,575
24333 Galax, VA 37.2 miles 17,390
28673 Sherrills Ford, NC 37.7 miles 6,874
24351 Lambsburg, VA 37.8 miles 562
28646 Linville, NC 37.9 miles 382
28604 Banner Elk, NC 38.3 miles 7,869
27030 Mount Airy, NC 38.4 miles 36,241
28612 Connelly Springs, NC 38.8 miles 11,290
28679 Sugar Grove, NC 38.8 miles 2,454
28650 Maiden, NC 38.9 miles 12,746
27054 Woodleaf, NC 39.5 miles 1,931
28682 Terrell, NC 39.8 miles 1,701
27023 Lewisville, NC 39.9 miles 14,414
24292 Whitetop, VA 40.3 miles 555
27014 Cooleemee, NC 40.7 miles 939
24326 Elk Creek, VA 40.9 miles 858
24378 Troutdale, VA 41.1 miles 1,056
24330 Fries, VA 41.3 miles 2,982
28117 Mooresville, NC 41.6 miles 48,826
28655 Morganton, NC 41.7 miles 55,100
28125 Mount Ulla, NC 41.9 miles 2,765
27043 Pinnacle, NC 42.1 miles 6,295
24317 Cana, VA 42.3 miles 3,409
27041 Pilot Mountain, NC 42.4 miles 8,303
27006 Advance, NC 42.7 miles 16,247
37683 Mountain City, TN 42.7 miles 12,943
28168 Vale, NC 42.8 miles 10,484
27050 Tobaccoville, NC 43 miles 3,823