28692 ZIP Code – Vilas, North Carolina
ZIP code 28692 is a small ZIP code located in Vilas, North Carolina, within Watauga County with a population of approximately 4,355 residents. The median household income of $44,824 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $257,200 is near the national average, with 74.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,178 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 6.1%, well below the national average. About 40.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 45.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28679, 28698, 37691.
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ZIP 28692 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28692 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,355 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $257k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,178 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28679 – Sugar Grove
- 28698 – Zionville
- 37691 – Trade
- 28604 – Banner Elk
- 28607 – Boone
- 28622 – Elk Park
- 28684 – Todd
- 37640 – Butler
- 28605 – Blowing Rock
- 37683 – Mountain City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28679 | SUGAR GROVE | 2,292 | $61,857 |
| 28698 | ZIONVILLE | 2,582 | $54,306 |
| 37691 | TRADE | 555 | Not provided |
| 28604 | BANNER ELK | 7,671 | $61,161 |
| 28607 | BOONE | 35,423 | $45,476 |