28618 ZIP Code – Deep Gap, North Carolina
28618 is a small ZIP code in Deep Gap, North Carolina, part of Watauga County with a population of approximately 2,196 residents. At $55,350, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $244,600 is near the national average, with 75.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,000 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 6.6% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.3%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.5, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28626, 28607, 28665.
ZIP Code 28618 Data
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ZIP 28618 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28618 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,196 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $244k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,000 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28626 – Fleetwood
- 28607 – Boone
- 28665 – Purlear
- 28624 – Ferguson
- 28684 – Todd
- 28694 – West Jefferson
- 28605 – Blowing Rock
- 28629 – Glendale Springs
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28640 – Jefferson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28626 | FLEETWOOD | 3,003 | $62,891 |
| 28607 | BOONE | 35,423 | $45,476 |
| 28665 | PURLEAR | 2,780 | $43,393 |
| 28624 | FERGUSON | 1,350 | $51,698 |
| 28684 | TODD | 1,571 | $62,575 |