The ZIP Code 28669 is associated with Roaring River, NC in Wilkes County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,623. About 23.0% of residents in ZIP Code 28669 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 53.2 years. It is estimated that about 12.8% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $38,086. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $54,955.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28669 is $54,955, while the region's mean household income is $82,610. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,086. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28669 of $38,086 is approximately 23.72% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.9% of the population in 28669 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.1% of 28669 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 28669, 84.5% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.1% in this Wilkes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28669 are older than average. The median age of 53.2 years in ZIP Code 28669 is approximately 39.63% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.9% of the population in 28669 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 28669 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 19.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28669, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 28669 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28669 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (78.5%), followed by Black or African American (16.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28669 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28669 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28669, 91.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.5% 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 Wilkes County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28669, an estimated 25.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 23.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wilkes County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
In 28669, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.2 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28669 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28669 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.2% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 26.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 19.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.6% |
| Public administration | 1.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28669 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.17 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.49% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.55% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28669 | 11.41¢/kWh | 8.87¢/kWh | 8.93¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.64¢/kWh | 10.58¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28669 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.34 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.67 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.61 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.32 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.37 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.74 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |