ZIP Code 28607 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBoone
Primary CountyWatauga County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)35,423
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
EST

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28607 Demographics

28607 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28607 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28607 is White. The current unemployment level in 28607 is 3.2%.

Population35,423
Population Growth Rate-4.92%
Population Density332 People per Square Mile
Total Households13,066
Percentage High Income Households2.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$43,542
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$511,530
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)3.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 90.89%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 83.34%

28607 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White31,13490.81%
Black8022.34%
Hispanic1,5364.48%
Asian5831.7%
Native American2000.58%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander280.08%

28607 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,85185.9%
Black491.48%
Hispanic34010.24%
Asian682.05%
Native American90.27%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.06%

28607 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College8436.1%
Bachelor Degree3,86027.93%
High School Diploma2,37017.15%
No High School Diploma650.47%
GED or Alternate3632.63%
1 or More Years of College2,33016.86%
Associates Degree1,2198.82%
Masters Degree1,68612.2%
Professional Degree3332.41%
Doctorate Degree7505.43%

28607 Geography

28607 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfb - Oceanic Climate
Ecoregion66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains

28607 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)22233139485559585240322540
Avg Max Temp (°F)41445362697578777163534561
Avg Precip (In.)4.434.235.564.95.535.394.864.574.794.485.023.7157.46

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