28694 ZIP Code
West Jefferson, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28694 |
| City/Town: | West Jefferson |
| County: | Ashe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,809 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,154 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,843 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,409 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,600 |
| Land Area: | 69.9 sq miles
181.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3663, -81.4680 |
Population Information (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,809 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,027 | 44.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,782 | 55.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 273 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 202 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 246 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 541 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 207 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 638 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 686 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 726 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 485 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 744 | 10.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,034 | 15.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 607 | 8.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 420 | 6.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $722 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,409 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,154 | 71.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,255 | 28.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,531 | 80.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 623 | 19.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,340 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 240 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 463 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,630 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,482 | 27.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 531 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 609 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 385 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28694 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,154 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,575 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,188 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,843 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,195 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,850 | 89.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 345 | 10.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,749 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,170 | 76.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 431 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 249 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,357 | 93.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 144 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 40 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 45 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 223 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 155 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 626 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 543 | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28694 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 94 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 192 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 264 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 463 | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 607 | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 544 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 471 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 290 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 173 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 56 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28694 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,294 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 329 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 8 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 180 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28694 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 260 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 328 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 97 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 452 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 184 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 107 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 122 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 830 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 150 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 161 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 58 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,203 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,825 | 70.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,112 | 45.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 545 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28694 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,983 | 62.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,573 | 49.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,058 | 33.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 166 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 288 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28694 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,504 | 79.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 29 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 76 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 82 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 55 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 47 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 572 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28694 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 61 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 774 | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 874 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 526 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 940 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 675 | 15.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 280 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 190 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 89 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28694 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 246 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,148 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,448 | 55.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 397 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 151 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28694 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 132 | 4.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 315 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,647 | 52.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 838 | 26.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 191 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28694 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 105 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,015 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,289 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 745 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28694 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 159 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 90 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 539 | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 449 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 480 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 641 | 25.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 128 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28694 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,143 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $363 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $722 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,154 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,529 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 407 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 408 | 12.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,095 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 684 | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,457 | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28694 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,657 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 607 | 22.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,711 | 64.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 32 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 307 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 682 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28694 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,105 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 47 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 71 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 350 | 31.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 360 | 32.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 277 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,704 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 383 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,748 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,290 | 19.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 2 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 434 | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 854 | 66.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28694 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,175 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 592 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 323 | 54.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 261 | 44.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 151 | 25.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28694 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,507 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 24 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 302 | 1258.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 302 | 1258.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 302 | 1258.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 125.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 229 | 954.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 95.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28694 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,536 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,000 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 536 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 477 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 32 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28694 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,154 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,804 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
West Jefferson, NC28694