| Official Zip Code Name | Zionville |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Watauga |
| Secondary County: | Ashe |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Current Population: | 2256 |
| Racial Majority: | White 98.64% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 94% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income | $39850 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $46250 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 27.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 3202 - 4521 ft. |
| Area | 23 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.34349600, -81.73409700 |
The current unemployment level in 28698 is 3.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28698 decreased to 2256 from 2258 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28698 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28698 public schools is White. 59.2% of students in 28698 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2111 | 98.64% | 2194 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 2 | 0.09% | 6 | -67% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.14% | 29 | -90% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 17 | 1.12% | 17 | +41% |
| White | 94% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2256 | 2258 |
| Male Population | 50.40% | |
| Female Population | 49.60% | |
| Total Households | 994 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 59.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $39850 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 63.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.00% |
| 28698 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
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| 37683 - Mountain City |
| 28615 - Creston |
| 37691 - Trade |
| 28684 - Todd |
| 28607 - Boone |
Zip Code 28698 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 46 | 53 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 38 | 30 | 23 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 41 | 44 | 52 | 60 | 68 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 72 | 63 | 53 | 45 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.44 | 4.26 | 5.5 | 4.64 | 5.62 | 5.28 | 4.83 | 4.57 | 4.53 | 4.14 | 4.53 | 3.86 | 56.19 |