28635 ZIP Code – Hays, North Carolina
ZIP code 28635 is a small ZIP code located in Hays, North Carolina, within Wilkes County with a population of approximately 3,346 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,123, which is below the North Carolina average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $120,300, well below the national average, with 88.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $854 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.4%, well below the national average. The median age is 55.5, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28649, 28685, 28668.
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ZIP 28635 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28635 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,346 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $854 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28649 – Mc Grady
- 28685 – Traphill
- 28668 – Roaring Gap
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28627 – Glade Valley
- 28644 – Laurel Springs
- 28669 – Roaring River
- 28659 – North Wilkesboro
- 28675 – Sparta
- 28683 – Thurmond
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28649 | MC GRADY | 1,429 | $43,350 |
| 28685 | TRAPHILL | 2,038 | $40,313 |
| 28668 | ROARING GAP | 165 | Not provided |
| 28651 | MILLERS CREEK | 5,103 | $50,798 |
| 28627 | GLADE VALLEY | 1,371 | $45,250 |