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
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 28697 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28697 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $183k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $724 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28654 – Moravian Falls
- 28659 – North Wilkesboro
- 28606 – Boomer
- 28669 – Roaring River
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28665 – Purlear
- 28649 – Mc Grady
- 28635 – Hays
- 28670 – Ronda
- 28624 – Ferguson
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 |