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ZIP Code 28624
Cedar Rock, NC, Wilkes County
Population
1,438
Land area
58.7sq mi
People per sq mi
25
City
Cedar Rock
ZIP 28624 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28624 at a glance
- ZIP 28624 (Cedar Rock) is 89% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,836, 28% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,500 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $436 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28624
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28624, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,836
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$436/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
57.7
Average commute
43.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
12
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
135
$2.55M annual payroll
PPP loans
$379K
12 loans
Campaign donations
$4,619
2% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28624, 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 28624, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
25.1%
U.S. 12.8% +12.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
ZIP codes near 28624
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28665Millers Creek | 6.9 mi | 64.8 |
| 28606Moravian Falls | 7.1 mi | 43 |
| 28618Boone | 8.3 mi | 37.6 |
| 28645Cedar Rock | 11 mi | 329.1 |
| 28697Cricket | 11 mi | 62.3 |
| 28651Millers Creek | 13 mi | 84.2 |
| 28626West Jefferson | 13 mi | 29.7 |
| 28607Boone | 15 mi | 101.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28624?
- ZIP code 28624 is in Cedar Rock, NC (Wilkes County).
- What county is ZIP code 28624 in?
- ZIP code 28624 is mostly in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28624?
- About 1,438 people live in the 28624 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.