28697 ZIP Code
Wilkesboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28697 |
| City/Town: | Wilkesboro |
| County: | Wilkes |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,751 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,340 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,862 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,360 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,800 |
| Land Area: | 62.3 sq miles
161.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1367, -81.1627 |
Population Information (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,751 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,375 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,376 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 741 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 892 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,211 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 932 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 767 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,750 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,357 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,154 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,279 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 792 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,270 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 803 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 803 | 5.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $724 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,360 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,687 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 673 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,721 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,966 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,208 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 509 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 812 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,819 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,886 | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 852 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,711 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 619 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28697 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,340 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,295 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,459 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,862 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,893 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,572 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 321 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,797 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,404 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 762 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 406 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,713 | 85.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 623 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 197 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 534 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 665 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 909 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,318 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 873 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 227 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 218 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28697 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 266 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 340 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 828 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 705 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 791 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 884 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 735 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 743 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 215 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 180 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28697 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,889 | 87.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 264 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 306 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28697 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 107 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 336 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 823 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 86 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 913 | 16.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 382 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 44 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 192 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 333 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,176 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 450 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 429 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.2% | 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 (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,208 | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,947 | 57.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,124 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,220 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28697 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,727 | 65.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,398 | 42.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,330 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 237 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 31 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 926 | 16.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28697 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,294 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 116 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 76 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 306 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 143 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 362 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,056 | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28697 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 649 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 532 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 981 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 854 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,254 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 929 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 690 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 238 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 233 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28697 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 135 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 242 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,013 | 31.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,735 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,059 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 176 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28697 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 88 | 1.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 553 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,495 | 79.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 405 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 90 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28697 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 311 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,015 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,954 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,407 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28697 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 493 | 13.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 319 | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 588 | 15.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 664 | 17.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 979 | 26.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 433 | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 245 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28697 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,352 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $343 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $724 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,687 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,475 | 43.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,147 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 763 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,072 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,843 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,020 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28697 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,882 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,452 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,581 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 169 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 640 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,257 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28697 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,140 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 78 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 196 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,635 | 52.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 709 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 522 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,370 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 844 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,428 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,254 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 93 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,091 | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,070 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28697 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,328 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,260 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 994 | 78.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 250 | 19.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 206 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28697 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,331 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 155 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 420 | 271.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 420 | 271.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 420 | 271.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 97 | 62.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 312 | 201.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28697 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,010 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,977 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,033 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 913 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28697 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,687 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,006 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Wilkesboro, NC28697