ZIP Code 28607 - Boone North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28607 is located in Boone North Carolina. Portions of 28607 are also in Foscoe and Blowing Rock and New River Township and Brushy Fork Township and Blue Ridge Township (Watauga County) and Meat Camp Township and Watauga Township and Elk Township (Watauga County) and Stony Fork Township and Boone Township (Watauga County) and Blowing Rock Township and Bald Mountain Township and Cove Creek Township. 28607 is entirely within Watauga County. Regionally, 28607 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28607 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Boone |
| Primary County | Watauga County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 35,423 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28607 Demographics
28607 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28607 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28607 is White. The current unemployment level in 28607 is 3.5%.
| Population | 35,423 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.92% |
| Population Density | 332 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,066 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,542 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $511,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.34% |
28607 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,134 | 90.81% |
| Black | 802 | 2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,536 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 583 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 200 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 28 | 0.08% |
28607 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,851 | 85.9% |
| Black | 49 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 10.24% |
| Asian | 68 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
28607 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 843 | 6.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,860 | 27.93% |
| High School Diploma | 2,370 | 17.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 65 | 0.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 363 | 2.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,330 | 16.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,219 | 8.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,686 | 12.2% |
| Professional Degree | 333 | 2.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 750 | 5.43% |
28607 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.21414185, -81.64618683 |
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| Region | Tri-Cities Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Boone, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 107 Square Miles |
28607 Schools
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28607 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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