28705 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

28705 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Bakersville, North Carolina. Median household income here ($28,269) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $40,228/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 28705 is $33,390.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28705 earn an average of $28,143/year. Women earn only $17,799/year.

2,395 people in 28705 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28705? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.9 minutes.

The median age here is 47. There are 3,294 men and 3,421 women. The median age for men is 45 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,446 people (out of the 6,715 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,920 homes, and 149 businesses every day. 18 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28705 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Mashhad, Iran!) and -82 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3,111 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 6,715
  • White Population: 6,582
  • Black Population: 25
  • Hispanic Population: 153
  • Asian Population: 30
  • Hawaiian Population: 3
  • Indian Population: 74
  • Male Population: 3,294
  • Female Population: 3,421
  • Median Age: 47
  • Median Age of Males: 45
  • Median Age of Females: 48
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: North Carolina
  • County: Mitchell
  • City: Bakersville
  • Longitude: -82.1
  • Latitude: 36.0
  • Elevation: 3,112 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 828
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,358
  • Drive alone: 1,729
  • Carpool: 609
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 18

  • Average commute time: 29.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 27
  •    5 - 9: 256
  •    10 - 14: 266
  •    15 - 19: 289
  •    20 - 24: 324
  •    25 - 29: 118
  •    30 - 34: 431
  •    35 - 39: 57
  •    40 - 44: 95
  •    45 - 59: 317
  •    60 - 89: 96
  •    90 plus: 82
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $106,200
  • Average Annual Household Income: $32,806
  • Businesses: 92
  • Employees: 526
  • Annual Payroll: $14,911,000
  • Average Family Income: $40,228
  • Median Family Income: $28,269
  • Average Income for Men: $28,143
  • Average Income for Women: $17,799
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 121
  • State FIPS Code: 37

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Schools in 28705 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Buladean Elementary
12190 North Hwy 226
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Gouge Elementary
134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2141
Middle Schools
Bowman Middle
410 S Mitchell Avenue
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2752
High Schools
Mitchell High
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2101

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