28605 ZIP Code – Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, ZIP code 28605 is a small ZIP code within Watauga County with a population of approximately 3,330 residents. At $68,939, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. At $387,600, median home values run above the national average, with 74.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,104 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 12.7%, near the national average. 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 47.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28607, 28646, 28604.
ZIP Code 28605 Data
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ZIP 28605 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28605 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,330 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $387k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,104 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 52.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28607 – Boone
- 28646 – Linville
- 28604 – Banner Elk
- 28611 – Collettsville
- 28692 – Vilas
- 28679 – Sugar Grove
- 28618 – Deep Gap
- 28653 – Montezuma
- 28662 – Pineola
- 28645 – Lenoir
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28607 | BOONE | 35,423 | $45,476 |
| 28646 | LINVILLE | 574 | $71,538 |
| 28604 | BANNER ELK | 7,671 | $61,161 |
| 28611 | COLLETTSVILLE | 150 | Not provided |
| 28692 | VILAS | 4,355 | $44,824 |