28624 ZIP Code – Ferguson, North Carolina
28624 is a small ZIP code in Ferguson, North Carolina, part of Wilkes County with a population of approximately 1,350 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $51,698, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Median home values of $123,300 are well below the national average, with 80.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $382 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing).
At 16.0%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 57.1, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28665, 28606, 28618.
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ZIP 28624 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28624 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,350 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $123k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $382 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28665 – Purlear
- 28606 – Boomer
- 28618 – Deep Gap
- 28645 – Lenoir
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28626 – Fleetwood
- 28697 – Wilkesboro
- 28607 – Boone
- 28654 – Moravian Falls
- 28629 – Glendale Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28665 | PURLEAR | 2,780 | $43,393 |
| 28606 | BOOMER | 1,666 | $49,797 |
| 28618 | DEEP GAP | 2,196 | $55,350 |
| 28645 | LENOIR | 46,424 | $49,136 |
| 28651 | MILLERS CREEK | 5,103 | $50,798 |