28665 ZIP Code – Purlear, North Carolina
ZIP Code 28665 is located in Purlear, North Carolina and has a population of approximately 2,780 residents. The median household income is $43,393.
This ZIP code is part of Wilkes County. Nearby ZIP codes include 28651, 28624, 28618.
ZIP Code 28665 Data
Population
2,780
Median Household Income
$43,393
Median Home Value
$150,900
Median Rent
$625
Median Age
47.6
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Poverty Rate
21.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
County
Wilkes County
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 28665 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28665 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,780 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $150k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $625 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28651 – Millers Creek
- 28624 – Ferguson
- 28618 – Deep Gap
- 28626 – Fleetwood
- 28629 – Glendale Springs
- 28606 – Boomer
- 28694 – West Jefferson
- 28649 – Mc Grady
- 28697 – Wilkesboro
- 28640 – Jefferson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28651 | MILLERS CREEK | 5,103 | $50,798 |
| 28624 | FERGUSON | 1,350 | $51,698 |
| 28618 | DEEP GAP | 2,196 | $55,350 |
| 28626 | FLEETWOOD | 3,003 | $62,891 |
| 28629 | GLENDALE SPRINGS | Not provided | Not provided |