28690 ZIP Code – Valdese, North Carolina
Located in Valdese, North Carolina, ZIP code 28690 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Burke County with a population of approximately 9,212 residents. At $66,250, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $163,400 are below the national average, with 79.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $638 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.3%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 8.7%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 30.7%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 51.9, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28619, 28671, 28612.
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ZIP 28690 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28690 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,212 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $638 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28619 – Drexel
- 28671 – Rutherford College
- 28612 – Connelly Springs
- 28666 – Icard
- 28667 – Rhodhiss
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28638 – Hudson
- 28655 – Morganton
- 28630 – Granite Falls
- 28602 – Hickory
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28619 | DREXEL | 434 | $45,625 |
| 28671 | RUTHERFORD COLLEGE | 386 | $50,469 |
| 28612 | CONNELLY SPRINGS | 11,154 | $50,944 |
| 28666 | ICARD | 47 | Not provided |
| 28667 | RHODHISS | 235 | Not provided |