ZIP Code 28615 is located in Creston North Carolina. Portions of 28615 are also in North Fork Township (Ashe County) and Creston Township and Laurel Township and Pond Mountain Township and Clifton Township. 28615 is primarily within Ashe County, with some portions in Watauga County. Regionally, it is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
| ZIP Code Name | Creston |
| Primary County | Ashe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,717 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28615 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 28615 is White. The current unemployment level in 28615 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,717 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 822 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,230 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $39,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.09% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,635 | 97.09% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 145 | 13.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 100 | 9.33% |
| High School Diploma | 471 | 43.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 78 | 7.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 94 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 10.26% |
| Masters Degree | 38 | 3.54% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 2.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 36.45175552,-81.65039062 |
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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 | 70 Square Miles |
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| 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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