28644 ZIP Code – Laurel Springs, North Carolina
Located in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, ZIP code 28644 is a small ZIP code within Ashe County with a population of approximately 1,134 residents. The median household income of $31,500 is well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. At $180,200, median home values run below the national average, with 71.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.3%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 53.0, the median age is above the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 28672, 28617, 28663.
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ZIP 28644 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28644 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,134 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $180k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28672 – Scottville
- 28617 – Crumpler
- 28663 – Piney Creek
- 28649 – Mc Grady
- 28640 – Jefferson
- 28629 – Glendale Springs
- 28675 – Sparta
- 28635 – Hays
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28631 – Grassy Creek
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28672 | SCOTTVILLE | 186 | Not provided |
| 28617 | CRUMPLER | 1,938 | $38,750 |
| 28663 | PINEY CREEK | 461 | Not provided |
| 28649 | MC GRADY | 1,429 | $43,350 |
| 28640 | JEFFERSON | 5,074 | $48,417 |