28607 ZIP Code
Boone, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28607 |
| City/Town: | Boone |
| County: | Watauga |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,423 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,476 |
| Per Capita Income: | $13,670 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,666 |
| Median Home Value: | $296,800 |
| Land Area: | 101.7 sq miles
263.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2149, -81.6467 |
Population Information (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,423 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,167 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,256 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 23.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 881 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 781 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,124 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,746 | 19.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,246 | 26.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,865 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,583 | 7.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,249 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,590 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,755 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,767 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,325 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 511 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $296,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,071 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,666 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,593 | 75.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,073 | 24.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,286 | 49.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,307 | 50.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,645 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 455 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 885 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,047 | 18.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,820 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,133 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,336 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,969 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28607 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,476 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,911 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,556 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $13,670 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,862 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,526 | 87.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,313 | 12.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,579 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,082 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,356 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,031 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,513 | 91.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 790 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 119 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 551 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 102 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,329 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 903 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,451 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 874 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 135 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 391 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28607 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,771 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 982 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,358 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,166 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,478 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,639 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,336 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,516 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 645 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 702 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28607 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,167 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,535 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 407 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,119 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 165 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,345 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28607 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 71 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 984 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 546 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 293 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,665 | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 308 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 261 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 917 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,045 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,742 | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,306 | 20.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,054 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 334 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.7% | 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 (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,015 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,115 | 79.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,771 | 21.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,189 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28607 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,067 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,357 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,308 | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 251 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 58 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 800 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28607 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,930 | 53.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 205 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 813 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 784 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,364 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,682 | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,782 | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,106 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28607 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,580 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,893 | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,169 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,940 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,719 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,710 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 915 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 388 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 338 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28607 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 641 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,636 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,879 | 35.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,603 | 33.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,239 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 668 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28607 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 612 | 4.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,985 | 15.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,805 | 62.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,718 | 13.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 435 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28607 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 394 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,131 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,768 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,300 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28607 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 270 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 219 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 183 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 440 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,092 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,722 | 27.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,153 | 18.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 207 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28607 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,646 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $446 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,071 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,593 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,601 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,481 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,127 | 24.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,039 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,034 | 16.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,243 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28607 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,800 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,560 | 60.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,132 | 32.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 309 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 618 | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,887 | 62.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28607 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,771 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 268 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 99 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,432 | 8.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 995 | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 14,977 | 84.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,944 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,167 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,204 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,691 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 168 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,253 | 61.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,270 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28607 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,844 | 64.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,427 | 35.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,857 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 7,506 | 60.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,299 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,292 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 242 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,131 | 467.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,131 | 467.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,131 | 467.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 355 | 146.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 12.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 312 | 128.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 31.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28607 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,542 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,813 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,729 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 826 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 587 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 274 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 42 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28607 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,593 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,081 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Boone, NC28607