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

Gender:

Male
1,686▲
Female
1,726▲
Median age
Male
46.80
Female
50.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,599▲
Family households
930▲
Nonfamily households
669▲
Average household size
2.09▼
Average family size
2.63▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
4,239▲
Occupied housing units
1,599▲
Owner-occupied
1,081▲
Renter-occupied
518▲
Vacant housing units
2,640▲
Housing units

Age:

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

Race:

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
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 28605

Employment status:

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

Commuting to work:

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

Occupation:

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

Industry:

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

Class of worker:

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

Income:

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
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 28605

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Blowing Rock Elementary
165 Morris Street		(828) 295-3204382340.0
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Public libraries around Blowing Rock, NC

NameAddress
Hickory Public Library
375 3rd Street, Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
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Universities and Colleges around 28605

NameAddressPhone
Lenoir-Rhyne College - Gifts Office625 7th Avenue Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601		(828) 328-7336
Basic Skills CenterHighway 421 & Highway 10
Boone, NC 28607		(828) 297-5253
Gardner-Webb University1375 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 327-9531
Catawba Valley Community College
2550 USHighway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 327-7000
Caldwell Community College-Watauga Campus - Evening Program at Watauga High Sc400 High School Drive
Boone, NC 28607		(828) 265-1836
Arndt H M Middle School3350 34th Street Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601		(828) 256-9545
Hickory Metro Higher Education Center2760 USHighway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 324-5546
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28605

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Alleghany Memorial Hospital233 Doctors Street
Sparta, NC 28675		(336) 372-551146
Ashe Memorial Hospital
200 Hospital Avenue
Jefferson, NC 28640		(336) 246-7101115
Blowing Rock HospitalChestnut Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		(828) 295-3136100
Broughton Hospital
1000 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655		(828) 433-2111507
Caldwell Memorial Hospital321 Mulberry Street Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645		(828) 757-510071
Catawba Memorial Hospital
810 Fairgrove Church Road Se
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 326-3000191
Charles A Cannon Jr Mem Hosp434 Hospital Drive
Linville, NC 28646		(828) 737-700070
Davis Regional Medical Center218 Old Mocksville Road
Statesville, NC 28625		(704) 873-0281132
Frye Regional Medical Center420 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601		(828) 322-6070355
Grace Hospital
2201 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655		(828) 580-5000269
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Parkwood Drive
Elkin, NC 28621		(336) 527-7000201
Iredell Memorial Hospital
557 Brookdale Drive
Statesville, NC 28677		(704) 873-5661202
Valdese General Hospital

Valdese, NC 28690		(828) 874-2251199
Watauga Medical Center
Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607		(828) 262-4100105
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
1370 West D Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659		(336) 651-8100130
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 28605

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
CHETOLA LODGE AND CONF CTRNORTH MAIN STREET
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		42--
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 28605

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Woodlands Barbeque & Pickin' Parlor321BY PASS
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Mexican, Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian828-295-3651
Bistro Roca and Antlers Bar143 Wonderland Trail
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Continental828-295-4008
Blowing Rock Grille349 Sunset Dr
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Seafood828-295-9747
Crippens Country inn and Restaurant239 Sunset Dr.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar828-295-3487
Outback Steakhouse8280 Valley Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks, American, Barbecue828-295-6283
Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa224 Westglow Circle
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		Continental828-295-5141
Storie Street Grille1167 Main St.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American828-295-7075
Subway Sandwiches & Salads321 Valley Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches828-295-7827
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