ZIP Code 28698 - Zionville North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28698 is located in Zionville North Carolina. Portions of 28698 are also in Cove Creek and Cove Creek Township and North Fork Township (Watauga County) and North Fork Township (Ashe County) and Meat Camp Township and Beaverdam Township (Watauga County). 28698 is primarily within Watauga County, with some portions in Ashe County. Regionally, 28698 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 28698 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Zionville |
| Primary County | Watauga County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,582 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 / 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28698 Demographics
28698 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 28698 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28698 is White. The current unemployment level in 28698 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,582 |
| Population Growth Rate | 28.54% |
| Population Density | 105 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 981 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,074 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $431,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.61% |
28698 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,560 | 95.74% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28698 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 96.34% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28698 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 84 | 5.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 158 | 10.96% |
| High School Diploma | 629 | 43.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 23 | 1.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 4.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 216 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 7.7% |
| Masters Degree | 94 | 6.52% |
| Professional Degree | 55 | 3.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.69% |
28698 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.34349442, -81.73410034 |
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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 |
28698 Schools
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28698 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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