28654 ZIP Code – Moravian Falls, North Carolina
Located in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, ZIP code 28654 is a small ZIP code within Wilkes County with a population of approximately 3,142 residents. The median household income of $47,656 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $217,600, median home values run below the national average, with 82.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $957 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing).
At 0.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 9.8%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.8%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 50.1, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28697, 28659, 28606.
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ZIP 28654 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28654 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,142 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $217k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $957 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28697 – Wilkesboro
- 28659 – North Wilkesboro
- 28606 – Boomer
- 28636 – Hiddenite
- 28681 – Taylorsville
- 28689 – Union Grove
- 28669 – Roaring River
- 28624 – Ferguson
- 28670 – Ronda
- 28665 – Purlear
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28697 | WILKESBORO | 13,751 | $47,340 |
| 28659 | NORTH WILKESBORO | 21,460 | $50,351 |
| 28606 | BOOMER | 1,666 | $49,797 |
| 28636 | HIDDENITE | 4,926 | $65,371 |
| 28681 | TAYLORSVILLE | 25,825 | $59,309 |