| Official Zip Code Name | Roaring Gap |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Alleghany |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 300 |
| Racial Majority: | White 94.68% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income | $35000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $155310 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 0 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 2284 - 2467 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.38680600, -81.00685700 |
The current unemployment level in 28668 is 5.5% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28668 increased to 300 from 142 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28668 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28668 public schools is . % of students in 28668 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 409 | 94.68% | 291 | +41% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 5.32% | 7 | +229% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| White | % |
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| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 300 | 142 |
| Male Population | 48.70% | |
| Female Population | 51.30% | |
| Total Households | 139 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $35000 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 58.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 33.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.30% |
| 28668 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28627 - Glade Valley |
| 28685 - Traphill |
| 28675 - Sparta |
| 28683 - Thurmond |
Zip Code 28668 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 24 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 52 | 39 | 31 | 24 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 46 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.97 | 3.72 | 4.92 | 4.4 | 4.98 | 4.4 | 4.35 | 3.98 | 4.39 | 4.03 | 4.22 | 3.3 | 50.66 |