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ZIP Code 28679
Cove Creek, NC, Watauga County
Population
2,454
Land area
25.7sq mi
People per sq mi
96
City
Cove Creek
ZIP 28679 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28679 at a glance
- ZIP 28679 (Cove Creek) is 57% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,246, 10% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,100 and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28679
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28679, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,246
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$287,100
Prices +13.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
34.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
39
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
183
$5.7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.38M
49 loans
Campaign donations
$9,273
39% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28679, 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
79° / 24°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28679, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 28679
ZIP codes near 28679
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28604Seven Devils | 4.7 mi | 68.7 |
| 28692Cove Creek | 4.8 mi | 40 |
| 28698Cove Creek | 6.4 mi | 25.9 |
| 28622Elk Park | 6.6 mi | 29.7 |
| 37640Butler | 8 mi | 105 |
| 37691Mountain City | 9.3 mi | 14.3 |
| 28607Boone | 11 mi | 101.7 |
| 28605Blowing Rock | 12 mi | 32.8 |
| 28646Grandfather Village | 12 mi | 23.2 |
| 28653Linville | 13 mi | 0 |
| 28684Boone | 14 mi | 50.2 |
| 37683Mountain City | 14 mi | 134.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28679?
- ZIP code 28679 is in Cove Creek, NC (Watauga County).
- What county is ZIP code 28679 in?
- ZIP code 28679 is mostly in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28679?
- About 2,454 people live in the 28679 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.