Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Population 12,790

28697 is zip code located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The population is 12,790, making 28697 the largest zipcode in Wilkesboro and the 2nd largest in Wilkes County.

There are 4 public schools in 28697 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Wilkesboro is moderate , and there are 20 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28697. Unemployment in 28697 is moderate.

Wilkesboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

64.36% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

13.40% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

140 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in 28697, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 28697's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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1 Private School

Harvest Time Christian Academy

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    11.1%
  • Rented
    21.5%
  • Owned
    67.4%

Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $589
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $724
  • 3 Bedrooms: $998
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,127

Zip Codes

28697

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Environmental Hazards

140 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Wilkesboro, NC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Wilkesboro, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Wilkesboro, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.25°
  • February 42.57°
  • March 50.64°
  • April 59.83°
  • May 67.54°
  • June 75.82°
  • July 78.15°
  • August 77.04°
  • September 71.07°
  • October 59.7°
  • November 49.35°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wilkesboro, NC

Earthquakes
Wilkesboro, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wilkesboro, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wilkesboro, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wilkesboro, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28697: $43,913

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wilkesboro is 4.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.63%
White Collar - 54.37%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Virginia Foxx

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

3 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

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0 Libraries view all

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