| Official Zip Code Name | State Road |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Surry |
| Secondary County: | Wilkes |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 3483 |
| Racial Majority: | White 97.22% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 84% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $43641 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $64760 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.8 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1076 - 1335 ft. |
| Area | 30 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.33158700, -80.85928000 |
The current unemployment level in 28676 is 5.2% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% 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 28676 increased to 3483 from 3047 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28676 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28676 public schools is White. 74.3% of students in 28676 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3360 | 97.22% | 3334 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 18 | 0.52% | 17 | +6% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.64% | 92 | -76% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.35% | 8 | +50% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.17% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 24 | 1.1% | 24 | +58% |
| White | 84% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3483 | 3047 |
| Male Population | 48.60% | |
| Female Population | 51.40% | |
| Total Households | 1477 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 74.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $43641 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 58.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 31.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.40% |
| 28676 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 6 | Mark Walker | Republican |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28621 - Elkin |
| 28683 - Thurmond |
| Elkin, NC |
Zip Code 28676 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 33 | 41 | 51 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 34 | 27 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 68 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.28 | 3.75 | 4.79 | 4.24 | 4.6 | 4.39 | 4.3 | 4.18 | 4.44 | 3.68 | 3.41 | 3.49 | 49.56 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28676 | |
|---|---|
| Elkin High School | Surry |
| Surry Central High School | Surry |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28676 | |
|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Surry |
| Elkin Middle School | Surry |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28676 | |
|---|---|
| Mountain Park Elementary School | Surry |