| ZIP Code | 28651 |
| ZIP Code Name | Millers Creek |
| Primary County | Wilkes County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 5,717 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28651 is a United States ZIP Code located in Millers Creek North Carolina. Portions of 28651 are also in Union Township (Wilkes County) and Reddies River Township and Mulberry Township (Wilkes County) and Obids Township and Stanton Township. 28651 is primarily within Wilkes County with some portions in Ashe County. 28651 is within the Piedmont Triad Area.
28651 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28651 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28651 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28651 is White. The current unemployment level in 28651 is 3.9%.
| Population | 5,717 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.67% |
| Population Density | 70 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,641 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $45,219 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $50,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 3.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.30% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.41% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,573 | 95.79% |
| Black | 24 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 31 | 0.53% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,080 | 83.08% |
| Black | 10 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 15.85% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 351 | 9.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 247 | 6.68% |
| High School Diploma | 1,439 | 38.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 81 | 2.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 328 | 8.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 712 | 19.25% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 10.87% |
| Masters Degree | 132 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 36.27154160,-81.28444672 |
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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 | 82 Square Miles |
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