ZIP Code 28665 - Purlear North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28665 is located in Purlear North Carolina. Portions of 28665 are also in Jobs Cabin Township and Stanton Township and Lewis Fork Township and Reddies River Township and Union Township (Wilkes County) and Stony Fork Township. 28665 is entirely within Wilkes County. Regionally, 28665 is located in the Piedmont Triad Area.
ZIP Code 28665 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Purlear |
| Primary County | Wilkes County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,780 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28665 Map
28665 Demographics
28665 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 28665 is White. The current unemployment level in 28665 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,780 |
| Population Growth Rate | 24.75% |
| Population Density | 43 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,048 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $415,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.54% |
28665 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,615 | 99.54% |
| Black | 12 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28665 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 140 | 8.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 256 | 16.15% |
| High School Diploma | 482 | 30.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 29 | 1.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 106 | 6.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 289 | 18.23% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 10.09% |
| Masters Degree | 107 | 6.75% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 1.01% |
28665 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.20867157, -81.37123108 |
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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 | 64 Square Miles |
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28665 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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