28697 Zip Code Profile

28697 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $161,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the North Wilkesboro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $57,164/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28697 is $45,788.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28697 earn an average of $37,164/year. Women earn only $21,350/year.

5,957 people in 28697 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28697? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.9 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 6,330 men and 6,600 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,167 people (out of the 12,930 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,267 homes, and 511 businesses every day. 72 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28697 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Valetta, Malta!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,049 feet above sea levell.

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• Elkin Farmers Market
• Olde Beau Owners Association

• Wilkes County Farmers Market
• Windy Hill Estates

• Demographics

• Total Population: 12,930
• White Population: 11,441
• Black Population: 847
• Hispanic Population: 1,008
• Asian Population: 171
• Hawaiian Population: 8
• Indian Population: 72
• Male Population: 6,330
• Female Population: 6,600
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: North Carolina
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: North Wilkesboro NC
• County: Wilkes
• City: Wilkesboro
• Longitude: -81.2
• Latitude: 36.1
• Elevation: 1,049 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 336

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,856
• Drive alone: 4,893
• Carpool: 882
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 72


• Average commute time: 17.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 187
•    5 - 9: 1,042
•    10 - 14: 1,559
•    15 - 19: 1,386
•    20 - 24: 749
•    25 - 29: 162
•    30 - 34: 298
•    35 - 39: 29
•    40 - 44: 37
•    45 - 59: 140
•    60 - 89: 176
•    90 plus: 91

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $161,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,608
• Businesses: 421
• Employees: 9,633
• Annual Payroll: $292,170,000
• Average Family Income: $57,164
• Median Family Income: $39,635
• Average Income for Men: $37,164
• Average Income for Women: $21,350

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 4401.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: Virginia Foxx (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 193
• State FIPS Code: 37

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View all schools in Wilkesboro

Primary Schools

Wilkesboro Elementary

1248 School St

Wilkesboro, NC 28697

(336) 838-4261

Middle Schools

West Wilkes Middle

1677 North Nc Hwy 16

Wilkesboro, NC 28697

(336) 973-1700

High Schools

Wilkes Central High

1179 Moravian Falls Rd

Wilkesboro, NC 28697

(336) 667-5277

Wilkes County Career Center

374 Lincoln Heights Rd

Wilkesboro, NC 28697

(336) 667-3653