ZIP Code 28649 is located in McGrady North Carolina. Portions of 28649 are also in Mulberry Township (Wilkes County) and Walnut Grove Township (Wilkes County) and Union Township (Wilkes County) and Cranberry Township (Alleghany County). 28649 is entirely within Wilkes County. Regionally, 28649 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area. Data Updated October 2, 2024
| ZIP Code Name | McGrady |
| Primary County | Wilkes County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,429 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28649 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 28649 is White. The current unemployment level in 28649 is 4.3%.
| Population | 1,429 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.02% |
| Population Density | 47 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 363 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,644 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $153,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,183 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 11 | 2.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 35 | 7.23% |
| High School Diploma | 296 | 61.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 15 | 3.1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 97 | 20.04% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 6.2% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 36.32513809,-81.20866394 |
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| Region | Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 31 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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