28685 ZIP Code – Traphill, North Carolina
Located in Traphill, North Carolina, ZIP code 28685 is a small ZIP code within Wilkes County with a population of approximately 2,038 residents. The median household income of $40,313 is below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. Median home values of $129,500 are well below the national average, with 84.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $711 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 14.8%, well above the national average. About 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 42.9, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 28635, 28668, 28627.
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ZIP 28685 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28685 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,038 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $129k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $711 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28635 – Hays
- 28668 – Roaring Gap
- 28627 – Glade Valley
- 28683 – Thurmond
- 28669 – Roaring River
- 28649 – Mc Grady
- 28676 – State Road
- 28621 – Elkin
- 28675 – Sparta
- 28670 – Ronda
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28635 | HAYS | 3,346 | $41,123 |
| 28668 | ROARING GAP | 165 | Not provided |
| 28627 | GLADE VALLEY | 1,371 | $45,250 |
| 28683 | THURMOND | 1,359 | $43,771 |
| 28669 | ROARING RIVER | 2,662 | $50,521 |