28697 ZIP Code – Wilkesboro, North Carolina

ZIP Code 28697 is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and has a population of approximately 13,751 residents. The median household income is $47,340.

This ZIP code is part of Wilkes County. Nearby ZIP codes include 28654, 28659, 28606.

ZIP Code 28697 Data

Population 13,751
Median Household Income $47,340
Median Home Value $183,800
Median Rent $724
Median Age 42.9
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%
County Wilkes County

ZIP 28697 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28697NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population13k12k10k
Median Household Income$47k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$183k$213k$258k
Median Rent$724$968$1,088
Median Age42.943.343.2
Unemployment Rate3.5%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate15.1%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher23.5%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28654 MORAVIAN FALLS 3,142 $47,656
28659 NORTH WILKESBORO 21,460 $50,351
28606 BOOMER 1,666 $49,797
28669 ROARING RIVER 2,662 $50,521
28651 MILLERS CREEK 5,103 $50,798