ZIP code 28605
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 28605 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Blowing Rock, NC. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 28605 ZIP code area.
28605 is the zip code for
Blowing Rock, NC
- Total population
- 3,412▲
- Housing units
- 4,239▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 28.94
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 117.90▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.21
Demographic data for zip code 28605
- Male
- 1,686▲
- Female
- 1,726▲
- Median age
- Male
- 46.80
- Female
- 50.60
Gender:
- Total households
- 1,599▲
- Family households
- 930▲
- Nonfamily households
- 669▲
- Average household size
- 2.09▼
- Average family size
- 2.63▼
Households:
- Total housing units
- 4,239▲
- Occupied housing units
- 1,599▲
- Owner-occupied
- 1,081▲
- Renter-occupied
- 518▲
- Vacant housing units
- 2,640▲
Housing units:
- Under 5 years
- 101▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 163●
- 10 to 14 years
- 131▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 155▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 275▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 305▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 375▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 499▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 288▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 337▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 462▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 231▲
- 85 years and over
- 90▲
- Median age
- 49.10▲
Age:
- White
- 3,273
- Hispanic or Latino
- 51
- Black or African American
- 11
- Asian
- 17
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 6
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 2
- Two or More Races
- 52
Race:
Economic data for zip code 28605
- Population
(16 years and over) - 3,171
- Civilian labor force
- 2,049
- Employed
- 1,920
- Unemployed
- 129
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 1,122
- Percent Unemployed
- 6.3%
Employment status:
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 1,850
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 1,582
- Carpooled
- 83
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 41
- Other means
- 4
- Worked at home
- 140
- Mean travel time
- 15.0 min.
Commuting to work:
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,920
- Management / business / science / arts
- 821
- Service
- 308
- Sales / office
- 583
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 140
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 68
Occupation:
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,920
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 0
- Construction
- 103
- Manufacturing
- 38
- Wholesale trade
- 74
- Retail trade
- 171
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 8
- Information
- 5
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 248
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 129
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 614
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 371
- Public administration
- 45
- Other services
- 114
Industry:
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,920
- Private wage & salary workers
- 1,377
- Government workers
- 360
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 183
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
- Total households
- 1,735
- Less than $10,000
- 100
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 112
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 335
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 165
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 290
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 242
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 127
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 200
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 52
- $200,000 or more
- 112
- Median household income
- $40,950
- Mean household income
- $72,540
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 17.3%
Income:
Public schools in 28605
Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blowing Rock Elementary 165 Morris Street | (828) 295-3204 | 382 | 34 | 0.0 |
Public libraries around Blowing Rock, NC
Name | Address |
---|---|
Hickory Public Library WWW.HICKORYGOV.COM | 375 3rd Street, Ne Hickory, NC 28601 |
Universities and Colleges around 28605
Name | Address | Phone |
---|---|---|
Lenoir-Rhyne College - Gifts Office | 625 7th Avenue Northeast Hickory, NC 28601 | (828) 328-7336 |
Basic Skills Center | Highway 421 & Highway 10 Boone, NC 28607 | (828) 297-5253 |
Gardner-Webb University | 1375 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast Hickory, NC 28602 | (828) 327-9531 |
Catawba Valley Community College www.cvcc.edu | 2550 USHighway 70 Southeast Hickory, NC 28602 | (828) 327-7000 |
Caldwell Community College-Watauga Campus - Evening Program at Watauga High Sc | 400 High School Drive Boone, NC 28607 | (828) 265-1836 |
Arndt H M Middle School | 3350 34th Street Drive Northeast Hickory, NC 28601 | (828) 256-9545 |
Hickory Metro Higher Education Center | 2760 USHighway 70 Southeast Hickory, NC 28602 | (828) 324-5546 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28605
Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
---|---|---|---|
Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 233 Doctors Street Sparta, NC 28675 | (336) 372-5511 | 46 |
Ashe Memorial Hospital www.ashememorial.org | 200 Hospital Avenue Jefferson, NC 28640 | (336) 246-7101 | 115 |
Blowing Rock Hospital | Chestnut Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | (828) 295-3136 | 100 |
Broughton Hospital www.broughtonhospital.org | 1000 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 | (828) 433-2111 | 507 |
Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 321 Mulberry Street Sw Lenoir, NC 28645 | (828) 757-5100 | 71 |
Catawba Memorial Hospital www.catawbamemorial.org | 810 Fairgrove Church Road Se Hickory, NC 28602 | (828) 326-3000 | 191 |
Charles A Cannon Jr Mem Hosp | 434 Hospital Drive Linville, NC 28646 | (828) 737-7000 | 70 |
Davis Regional Medical Center | 218 Old Mocksville Road Statesville, NC 28625 | (704) 873-0281 | 132 |
Frye Regional Medical Center | 420 North Center Street Hickory, NC 28601 | (828) 322-6070 | 355 |
Grace Hospital www.gracehcs.org | 2201 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 | (828) 580-5000 | 269 |
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital www.hughchatham.org | Parkwood Drive Elkin, NC 28621 | (336) 527-7000 | 201 |
Iredell Memorial Hospital www.iredellmemorial.org | 557 Brookdale Drive Statesville, NC 28677 | (704) 873-5661 | 202 |
Valdese General Hospital www.carolinas.org | Valdese, NC 28690 | (828) 874-2251 | 199 |
Watauga Medical Center www.wataugamc.org | Deerfield Road Boone, NC 28607 | (828) 262-4100 | 105 |
Wilkes Regional Medical Center www.www.wilkesregional.com | 1370 West D Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 | (336) 651-8100 | 130 |
Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 28605
Hotel name | Address | # of Rooms | Low rate | High rate |
---|---|---|---|---|
CHETOLA LODGE AND CONF CTR | NORTH MAIN STREET Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | 42 | - | - |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 28605
Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
---|---|---|---|
Woodlands Barbeque & Pickin' Parlor | 321BY PASS Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Mexican, Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian | 828-295-3651 |
Bistro Roca and Antlers Bar | 143 Wonderland Trail Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | American, Continental | 828-295-4008 |
Blowing Rock Grille | 349 Sunset Dr Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | American, Seafood | 828-295-9747 |
Crippens Country inn and Restaurant | 239 Sunset Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar | 828-295-3487 |
Outback Steakhouse | 8280 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks, American, Barbecue | 828-295-6283 |
Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa | 224 Westglow Circle Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | Continental | 828-295-5141 |
Storie Street Grille | 1167 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | American | 828-295-7075 |
Subway Sandwiches & Salads | 321 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches | 828-295-7827 |
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