28619 ZIP Code – Drexel, North Carolina
Located in Drexel, North Carolina, ZIP code 28619 is a very small ZIP code within Burke County with a population of approximately 434 residents. The median household income is $45,625 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $156,700 are below the national average, with 51.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $669 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (decreasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 18.3%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 4.6% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 8.8%, well below the national average. The median age is 57.1, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28690, 28671, 28655.
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ZIP 28619 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28619 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 434 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $669 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28690 – Valdese
- 28671 – Rutherford College
- 28655 – Morganton
- 28612 – Connelly Springs
- 28666 – Icard
- 28638 – Hudson
- 28628 – Glen Alpine
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28630 – Granite Falls
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28690 | VALDESE | 9,212 | $66,250 |
| 28671 | RUTHERFORD COLLEGE | 386 | $50,469 |
| 28655 | MORGANTON | 56,692 | $51,689 |
| 28612 | CONNELLY SPRINGS | 11,154 | $50,944 |
| 28666 | ICARD | 47 | Not provided |