28659 ZIP Code
North Wilkesboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28659 |
| City/Town: | North Wilkesboro |
| County: | Wilkes |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,460 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,351 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,438 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,632 |
| Median Home Value: | $141,100 |
| Land Area: | 100.6 sq miles
260.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2160, -81.1482 |
Population Information (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,460 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,888 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,572 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 988 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,399 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,130 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,279 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,501 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,189 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,753 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,188 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,366 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,302 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,700 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,256 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 409 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $141,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $732 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,632 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,835 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 797 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,815 | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,020 | 34.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,163 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 777 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,542 | 16.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,771 | 31.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,770 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,923 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,636 | 10.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 744 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28659 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,351 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,759 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,438 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,878 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,014 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 805 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,747 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,257 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,221 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 482 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 54 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,210 | 84.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,186 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 52 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 509 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,477 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,465 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,080 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,101 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 249 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 722 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28659 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 579 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 620 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 840 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 950 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,372 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,853 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,242 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 998 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 191 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 190 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28659 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,293 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 834 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 583 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28659 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 188 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 592 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,302 | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 221 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,404 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 841 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 268 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 539 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,194 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 739 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 406 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 257 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 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 (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,158 | 84.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,439 | 53.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,689 | 45.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,773 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28659 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,030 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,974 | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,784 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 795 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 215 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,719 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28659 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,349 | 65.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 23 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 345 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 285 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 205 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 159 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 259 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,984 | 20.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28659 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 220 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 848 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,186 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,095 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,766 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,226 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 950 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 602 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 739 | 7.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28659 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 100 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 765 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,404 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,284 | 54.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 903 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 176 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28659 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 113 | 1.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 731 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,761 | 76.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 790 | 8.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 374 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28659 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 621 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,602 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,050 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,562 | 29.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28659 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 487 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,045 | 18.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,696 | 29.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 882 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 944 | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 557 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 190 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28659 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,059 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $363 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $732 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,835 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,196 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,450 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,409 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,399 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,341 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,104 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28659 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,073 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,686 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,614 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 528 | 5.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,081 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,899 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28659 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,318 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 213 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,036 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 923 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 975 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,099 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,194 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,931 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,323 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,477 | 57.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,542 | 35.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28659 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,292 | 94.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 942 | 4.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 548 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 376 | 39.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 100 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,450 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 110 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,010 | 918.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,010 | 918.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,010 | 918.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 121 | 110.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 32.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 712 | 647.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 6.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28659 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,472 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,818 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,654 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,519 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 101 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28659 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,835 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,963 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
North Wilkesboro, NC28659