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ZIP Code 28692
Cove Creek, NC, Watauga County
Population
4,367
Land area
40sq mi
People per sq mi
109
City
Cove Creek
ZIP 28692 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28692 at a glance
- ZIP 28692 (Cove Creek) is 51% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,103 a year, 40% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,900 (12% above North Carolina) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28692
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28692, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,103
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$324,900
Prices +15.3% in a year
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
42.1%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
24.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
77
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
304
$11.44M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.39M
112 loans
Campaign donations
$25.88K
77% D, 1% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28692, 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° / 22°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28692, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 28692
ZIP codes near 28692
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28698Cove Creek | 2.8 mi | 25.9 |
| 28679Cove Creek | 4.8 mi | 25.7 |
| 37691Mountain City | 6.7 mi | 14.3 |
| 28607Boone | 7 mi | 101.7 |
| 28604Seven Devils | 7.5 mi | 68.7 |
| 28684Boone | 8.8 mi | 50.2 |
| 28605Blowing Rock | 10 mi | 32.8 |
| 28622Elk Park | 11 mi | 29.7 |
| 37640Butler | 12 mi | 105 |
| 37683Mountain City | 13 mi | 134.1 |
| 28646Grandfather Village | 14 mi | 23.2 |
| 28618Boone | 14 mi | 37.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28692?
- ZIP code 28692 is in Cove Creek, NC (Watauga County).
- What county is ZIP code 28692 in?
- ZIP code 28692 is mostly in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28692?
- About 4,367 people live in the 28692 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.