ZIP Code 28618 - Deep Gap North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28618 is located in Deep Gap North Carolina. Portions of 28618 are also in Stony Fork Township and Elk Township (Watauga County) and Elk Township (Wilkes County) and Jobs Cabin Township and New River Township. 28618 is primarily within Watauga County, with some portions in Wilkes County. Regionally, 28618 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28618 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Deep Gap |
| Primary County | Watauga County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,196 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 / 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28618 Map
28618 Demographics
28618 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 28618 is White. The current unemployment level in 28618 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,196 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.61% |
| Population Density | 63 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 760 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,378 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $493,750 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.36% |
28618 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,443 | 95.36% |
| Black | 4 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28618 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 80 | 7.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 224 | 21.94% |
| High School Diploma | 114 | 11.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 19 | 1.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 64 | 6.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 145 | 14.2% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 15.18% |
| Masters Degree | 157 | 15.38% |
| Professional Degree | 19 | 1.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 4.31% |
28618 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.2105484, -81.51506042 |
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| Regions | Tri-Cities Region Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Boone, NC North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
28618 Schools
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28618 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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