28615 ZIP Code – Creston, North Carolina
28615 is a small ZIP code in Creston, North Carolina, part of Ashe County with a population of approximately 1,717 residents. The median household income is $50,383 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $168,400, below the national average, with 73.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $670 is below the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.7%, above the national average. About 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.0%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 50.5, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28693, 28643, 37680.
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ZIP 28615 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28615 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,717 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $168k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $670 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28693 – Warrensville
- 28643 – Lansing
- 37680 – Laurel Bloomery
- 37691 – Trade
- 28684 – Todd
- 37683 – Mountain City
- 28698 – Zionville
- 24292 – Whitetop
- 28694 – West Jefferson
- 24236 – Damascus
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28693 | WARRENSVILLE | 1,413 | $46,979 |
| 28643 | LANSING | 3,978 | $46,760 |
| 37680 | LAUREL BLOOMERY | 454 | $46,203 |
| 37691 | TRADE | 555 | Not provided |
| 28684 | TODD | 1,571 | $62,575 |