| ZIP Code | 28685 |
|---|---|
| City | Traphill |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft |
| Latitude | 36.347273 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.040959 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37193 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 26.0% ▲ 160% above avg |
| College Grads | 12.9% ▼ 67% below avg |
| Unemployment | 14.8% ▲ 202% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 680 (52.9%) |
| Some College | 294 (22.9%) |
| Associates | 145 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 91 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 75 (5.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,029 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,300 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $786/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 932 |
| Vacant Units | 81 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 932 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 81 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 28685 is located in Traphill, North Carolina, within Wilkes County. With a population of 2,345, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 28685 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,029 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28685 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $134,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $786 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 28685 is primarily White (92.32%). Residents are less-educated — 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.0%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28685 stands at 14.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 28685 in Traphill, NC is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,345 residents, a median household income of $45,029, and a median home value of $134,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.