ZIP Code 28679 - Sugar Grove North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28679 is located in Sugar Grove North Carolina. Portions of 28679 are also in Valle Crucis and Cove Creek and Laurel Creek Township and Beaverdam Township (Watauga County) and Shawneehaw Township and Watauga Township and Cove Creek Township and Beech Mountain Township and Brushy Fork Township. 28679 is entirely within Watauga County. Regionally, 28679 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28679 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sugar Grove |
| Primary County | Watauga County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,292 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28679 Demographics
28679 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 28679 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28679 is White. The current unemployment level in 28679 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,292 |
| Population Growth Rate | 21.67% |
| Population Density | 93 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 916 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,276 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $456,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.07% |
28679 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,058 | 92.41% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28679 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 417 | 85.8% |
| Black | 6 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 12.76% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28679 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 107 | 8.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 183 | 14.33% |
| High School Diploma | 405 | 31.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 29 | 2.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 53 | 4.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 325 | 25.45% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 6.03% |
| Masters Degree | 82 | 6.42% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.39% |
28679 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.25878525, -81.84207153 |
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| Region | Tri-Cities Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Boone, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 25 Square Miles |
28679 Schools
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28679 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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