| ZIP Code | 28631 |
|---|---|
| City | Grassy Creek |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 2,751 ft |
| Latitude | 36.547476 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.410356 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 49.3% ▲ 393% above avg |
| College Grads | 15.1% ▼ 61% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 141 (35%) |
| Some College | 41 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 147 (36.5%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (6.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $28,798 ▼ 62% below avg ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 403 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 403 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 28631 is located in Grassy Creek, North Carolina, within Ashe County. With a population of 724, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 28631 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,798 is well below the national average.
The population of 28631 is primarily White (98.07%). Residents are less-educated — 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 49.3%. Household income has declined by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28631 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 28631 in Grassy Creek, NC is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.