| Official Zip Code Name | Hays |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Wilkes |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 3901 |
| Racial Majority: | White 96.62% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 86.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $38277 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $41910 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.3 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1178 - 2989 ft. |
| Area | 63 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.33541600, -81.12877000 |
The current unemployment level in 28635 is 3.2% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28635 increased to 3901 from 3451 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28635 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28635 public schools is White. 62.7% of students in 28635 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4290 | 96.62% | 3787 | +13% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 12 | -100% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 2.68% | 76 | +57% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 13 | 0.29% | 5 | +160% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 19 | 0.41% | 19 | -5% |
| White | 86.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3901 | 3451 |
| Male Population | 50.00% | |
| Female Population | 50.00% | |
| Total Households | 1515 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 62.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $38277 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 66.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 3.40% |
| 28635 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28649 - McGrady |
| 28659 - North Wilkesboro |
| 28644 - Laurel Springs |
| 28685 - Traphill |
| 28669 - Roaring River |
| 28675 - Sparta |
| Hays, NC |
Zip Code 28635 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 23 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 41 | 33 | 26 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 47 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 68 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.24 | 3.88 | 4.93 | 4.33 | 4.66 | 4.7 | 4.34 | 4.21 | 4.41 | 3.79 | 3.66 | 3.54 | 50.68 |