28679 ZIP Code – Sugar Grove, North Carolina
ZIP code 28679 is a small ZIP code located in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, within Watauga County with a population of approximately 2,292 residents. At $61,857, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $260,000, near the national average, with 87.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,051 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing).
At 3.7%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 44.3, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28692, 28604, 28622.
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ZIP 28679 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28679 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,292 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $260k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,051 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28692 – Vilas
- 28604 – Banner Elk
- 28622 – Elk Park
- 28698 – Zionville
- 37691 – Trade
- 37640 – Butler
- 28607 – Boone
- 28605 – Blowing Rock
- 28646 – Linville
- 37683 – Mountain City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28692 | VILAS | 4,355 | $44,824 |
| 28604 | BANNER ELK | 7,671 | $61,161 |
| 28622 | ELK PARK | 2,384 | $44,491 |
| 28698 | ZIONVILLE | 2,582 | $54,306 |
| 37691 | TRADE | 555 | Not provided |