28694 ZIP Code – West Jefferson, North Carolina
28694 is a ZIP code serving West Jefferson, North Carolina in Ashe County with a population of approximately 6,809 residents. The median household income of $49,154 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $204,600 is below the national average, with 80.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $722 is below the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.2%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.3% is below the U.S. average. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 49.1, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28640, 28626, 28629.
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ZIP 28694 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28694 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,809 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $204k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $722 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28640 – Jefferson
- 28626 – Fleetwood
- 28629 – Glendale Springs
- 28684 – Todd
- 28693 – Warrensville
- 28617 – Crumpler
- 28618 – Deep Gap
- 28672 – Scottville
- 28665 – Purlear
- 28643 – Lansing
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28640 | JEFFERSON | 5,074 | $48,417 |
| 28626 | FLEETWOOD | 3,003 | $62,891 |
| 28629 | GLENDALE SPRINGS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28684 | TODD | 1,571 | $62,575 |
| 28693 | WARRENSVILLE | 1,413 | $46,979 |