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ZIP Code 28604
Seven Devils, NC, Watauga County
Population
7,869
Land area
68.7sq mi
People per sq mi
115
City
Seven Devils
ZIP 28604 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28604 at a glance
- ZIP 28604 (Seven Devils) is 48% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,319, 5% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,800 (33% above North Carolina) and median rent is $991 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28604
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28604, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,319
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$383,800
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$991/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
46.9%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
25.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
332
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,316
$118M annual payroll
PPP loans
$13.65M
272 loans
Campaign donations
$175K
5% D, 60% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28604, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
485
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
69° / 20°F
57.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28604, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 28604
ZIP codes near 28604
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28679Cove Creek | 4.7 mi | 25.7 |
| 28622Elk Park | 6.2 mi | 29.7 |
| 28646Grandfather Village | 7.3 mi | 23.2 |
| 28692Cove Creek | 7.5 mi | 40 |
| 28605Blowing Rock | 8.7 mi | 32.8 |
| 28653Linville | 9 mi | 0 |
| 28698Cove Creek | 10 mi | 25.9 |
| 28652Newland | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| 28607Boone | 11 mi | 101.7 |
| 28662Crossnore | 12 mi | 1 |
| 37640Butler | 12 mi | 105 |
| 28616Crossnore | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28604?
- ZIP code 28604 is in Seven Devils, NC (Watauga County).
- What county is ZIP code 28604 in?
- ZIP code 28604 is mostly in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28604?
- About 7,869 people live in the 28604 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.