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ZIP Code 28606
Moravian Falls, NC, Wilkes County
Population
2,187
Land area
43sq mi
People per sq mi
51
City
Moravian Falls
ZIP 28606 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28606 at a glance
- ZIP 28606 (Moravian Falls) is 77% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,600, 22% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,900 (67% below North Carolina).
Local data for ZIP 28606
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28606, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,600
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$95,900
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
35.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
21
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
157
$5.89M annual payroll
PPP loans
$271K
15 loans
Campaign donations
$1,076
0% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28606, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
737
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28606, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes near 28606
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28624Cedar Rock | 7.1 mi | 58.7 |
| 28697Cricket | 8.1 mi | 62.3 |
| 28654Moravian Falls | 9.6 mi | 61.4 |
| 28681Taylorsville | 11 mi | 167.6 |
| 28645Cedar Rock | 12 mi | 329.1 |
| 28665Millers Creek | 12 mi | 64.8 |
| 28651Millers Creek | 14 mi | 84.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28606?
- ZIP code 28606 is in Moravian Falls, NC (Wilkes County).
- What county is ZIP code 28606 in?
- ZIP code 28606 is mostly in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28606?
- About 2,187 people live in the 28606 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.