28606 ZIP Code – Boomer, North Carolina
28606 is a ZIP code serving Boomer, North Carolina in Wilkes County with a population of approximately 1,666 residents. At $49,797, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. At $86,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 82.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $748 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing).
At 3.4%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. About 10.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 59.9, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28624, 28654, 28697.
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ZIP 28606 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28606 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,666 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $748 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28624 – Ferguson
- 28654 – Moravian Falls
- 28697 – Wilkesboro
- 28681 – Taylorsville
- 28665 – Purlear
- 28645 – Lenoir
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28659 – North Wilkesboro
- 28618 – Deep Gap
- 28636 – Hiddenite
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28624 | FERGUSON | 1,350 | $51,698 |
| 28654 | MORAVIAN FALLS | 3,142 | $47,656 |
| 28697 | WILKESBORO | 13,751 | $47,340 |
| 28681 | TAYLORSVILLE | 25,825 | $59,309 |
| 28665 | PURLEAR | 2,780 | $43,393 |