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ZIP code

28659

North Wilkesboro, NC

STANDARD

28659 covers North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, with 21,557 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 28659, North Wilkesboro

ZIP code map

ACS population

21,557

Median household income

$49,578

Median home value

$151,700

About ZIP code 28659

Type

STANDARD

City

North Wilkesboro

County

Wilkes County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

336, 743

Land area

100.6 sq mi

Water area

0.00 sq mi

Households

9,647

Median gross rent

$714

Acceptable cities: N Wilkesboro

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
336, 743
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
9,468
Irs Estimated Households
8,380
Population Count
20,588
Irs Estimated Population
16,070

People in 28659

Race

  • White16,887
  • Black or African American1,265
  • American Indian or Alaska Native96
  • Asian58
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander6
  • Other race1,210
  • Two or more races1,066

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 2,039

Age

  • Under 102,278
  • 10 to 192,557
  • 20 to 292,305
  • 30 to 392,368
  • 40 to 492,401
  • 50 to 592,825
  • 60 to 692,682
  • 70 to 791,980
  • 80 and older1,192

Income and housing in 28659

Poverty rate

18.5%

Median earnings

$32,495

Median household income

$49,578

Median home value

$151,700

Median gross rent

$714

Education

  • High school graduate78.7%
  • Bachelor's degree17.5%
  • Graduate degree5.6%

Places covering 28659

Cities and places

Counties

47.6% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 28659

IRS populationACS population
23,56611,783020052023

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ZIP codes near 28659

  1. 28656North Wilkesboro0.0 miPop — · Income —
  2. 28674North Wilkesboro0.7 miPop — · Income —
  3. 28697Wilkesboro1.8 miPop 13,412 · Income $55,217
  4. 28651Millers Creek5.2 miPop 4,629 · Income $57,232
  5. 28635Hays5.8 miPop 3,107 · Income $44,540
  6. 28654Moravian Falls7.0 miPop 3,287 · Income $53,486
  7. 28669Roaring River8.5 miPop 2,828 · Income $51,802
  8. 28670Ronda11.9 miPop 2,173 · Income $47,266
  9. 28606Boomer12.6 miPop 1,743 · Income $51,009
  10. 28649Mc Grady12.8 miPop 1,581 · Income $43,391
  11. 28665Purlear13.8 miPop 2,708 · Income $42,347
  12. 28685Traphill14.5 miPop 2,345 · Income $45,029

ZIP code 28659 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 28659 in?
28659 is in North Wilkesboro, NC.
What county is 28659 in?
28659 is in Wilkes County.
What is the median household income in 28659?
The median household income in 28659 is $49,578.
Which ZIP codes are near 28659?
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