| Official Zip Code Name | West Jefferson |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Ashe |
| Secondary County: | Wilkes |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | W JEFFERSON |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | BALDWIN BEAVER CREEK IDLEWILD INDEX SMETHPORT TREETOP |
| Current Population: | 7744 |
| Racial Majority: | White 94.55% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 87% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $35098 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $51200 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 2595 - 3717 ft. |
| Area | 72 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.35790200, -81.46751600 |
The current unemployment level in 28694 is 3.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.9% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28694 increased to 7744 from 6752 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28694 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28694 public schools is White. 57.2% of students in 28694 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6854 | 94.55% | 7124 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 32 | 0.44% | 51 | -37% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 3.59% | 453 | -43% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 55 | 0.76% | 17 | +224% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.33% | 33 | -27% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 65 | 0.33% | 65 | -63% |
| White | 87% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7744 | 6752 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 3392 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 57.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $35098 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 67.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.80% |
| 28694 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28694 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 93 | C. Ray Russell | Democrat |
| 94 | Jeffrey Elmore | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28693 - Warrensville |
| 28665 - Purlear |
| 28615 - Creston |
| 28626 - Fleetwood |
| 28651 - Millers Creek |
| 28684 - Todd |
| 28640 - Jefferson |
| 28643 - Lansing |
| West Jefferson, NC |
| Jefferson, NC |
Zip Code 28694 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 45 | 53 | 58 | 56 | 50 | 38 | 30 | 23 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 53 | 61 | 69 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 45 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.16 | 3.92 | 4.96 | 4.37 | 5.18 | 4.65 | 4.54 | 4.17 | 4.28 | 3.93 | 4.37 | 3.42 | 51.96 |