28605 ZIP Code
Blowing Rock, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28605 |
| City/Town: | Blowing Rock |
| County: | Watauga |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 3,330 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,939 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,793 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,311 |
| Median Home Value: | $387,600 |
| Land Area: | 32.8 sq miles
85.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1296, -81.6949 |
Population Information (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,330 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,795 | 53.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,535 | 46.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 55 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 32 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 100 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 87 | 2.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 456 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 430 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 266 | 8.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 410 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 348 | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 305 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 564 | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 196 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 81 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $387,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,104 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,311 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,662 | 38.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,649 | 61.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,136 | 68.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 526 | 31.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,600 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 81 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 56 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 234 | 9.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 485 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 338 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 722 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 684 | 26.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,939 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,085 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,273 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,793 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,879 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,806 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 73 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,221 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,369 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 320 | 17.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 117 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,078 | 92.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 50 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 83 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 62 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 100 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 110 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 83 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 101 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 74 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 119 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 91 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 210 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 272 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 159 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 192 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 236 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,534 | 84.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 86 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 19 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 132 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 90 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 101 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 26 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 275 | 15.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 56 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 106 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 212 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 583 | 32.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 261 | 14.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 37 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 31 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,138 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,783 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 965 | 29.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 145 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,225 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 574 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 446 | 26.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 44 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 9 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 100 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,058 | 70.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 126 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 222 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 202 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 403 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 165 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 163 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 629 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,158 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 757 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 560 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 429 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 199 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 152 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 264 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 57 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 309 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 958 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,114 | 49.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 659 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 214 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 20 | 1.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 527 | 31.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 803 | 48.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 193 | 11.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 94 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 8 | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 552 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 816 | 49.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 286 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 17 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 54 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 9 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 112 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 200 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 326 | 28.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 356 | 31.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 5.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,671 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,104 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,662 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 814 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 138 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 404 | 24.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 389 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 232 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 548 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,668 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 584 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 894 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 21 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 144 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 413 | 24.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 713 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 28 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 94 | 13.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 110 | 15.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 472 | 66.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,092 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 237 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,283 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 245 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 7 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 124 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 114 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,790 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 532 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 127 | 23.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 405 | 76.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 94 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,140 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 190 | 6333.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 190 | 6333.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 190 | 6333.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 1266.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 108 | 3600.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 366.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,275 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,078 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 197 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 130 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 44 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,662 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,576 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Blowing Rock, NC28605