ZIP Code 28694 - West Jefferson North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28694 is located in West Jefferson North Carolina. Portions of 28694 are also in Jefferson and West Jefferson Township and Old Fields Township (Ashe County) and Obids Township and Pine Swamp Township and Jefferson Township (Ashe County) and Jobs Cabin Township and Creston Township and Clifton Township. 28694 is primarily within Ashe County, with some portions in Wilkes County. Regionally, 28694 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28694 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | West Jefferson |
| Primary County | Ashe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,809 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28694 Demographics
28694 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 28694 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28694 is White. The current unemployment level in 28694 is 3.5%.
| Population | 6,809 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.33% |
| Population Density | 95 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,710 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,456 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.99% |
28694 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,416 | 90.46% |
| Black | 151 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28694 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 85.45% |
| Black | 9 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 13.24% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28694 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 481 | 9.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 607 | 12.27% |
| High School Diploma | 1,761 | 35.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 48 | 0.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 178 | 3.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 851 | 17.2% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 13.3% |
| Masters Degree | 264 | 5.33% |
| Professional Degree | 65 | 1.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 36 | 0.73% |
28694 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.3580246, -81.46723175 |
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| Regions | Tri-Cities Region Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 72 Square Miles |
28694 Schools
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28694 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66c - New River Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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