The ZIP Code 28605 is associated with Blowing Rock, NC in Watauga County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,312. About 35.4% of residents in ZIP Code 28605 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 52.0 years. It is estimated that about 54.0% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $44,184. The median household income is approximately $69,459, and an estimated 1% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28605 is $69,459, while the region's mean household income is $91,212. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,184. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28605 of $44,184 is approximately 43.53% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 0.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 90.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 28605 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.4% of 28605 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.3% |
In ZIP Code 28605, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 54.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.4% in this Watauga County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 17.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 24.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28605 are older than average. The median age of 52.0 years in ZIP Code 28605 is approximately 36.48% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 28605 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 28605 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28605, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.1% of 28605 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28605 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.2%), followed by Black or African American (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28605 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28605 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28605, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Watauga County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28605, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Watauga County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
In 28605, 61.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.1 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28605 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28605 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28605 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28605 | 12.72¢/kWh | 11.73¢/kWh | 6.72¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.76¢/kWh | 10.57¢/kWh | 7.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28605 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.45 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.14 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.16 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.93 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28605, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 28605 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Watauga County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Student loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
| Struggling to repay your loan | 1 |