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ZIP Code 28694
West Jefferson, NC, Ashe County
Population
7,626
Land area
69.9sq mi
People per sq mi
109
City
West Jefferson
ZIP 28694 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28694 at a glance
- ZIP 28694 (West Jefferson) is 51% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,486 a year, 19% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,200 (5% below North Carolina) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28694
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28694, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,486
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$273,200
Prices +11.3% in a year
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
278
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,313
$132M annual payroll
PPP loans
$11.41M
249 loans
Campaign donations
$52.49K
25% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28694, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
587
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
191
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28694, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 28694
ZIP codes near 28694
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28626West Jefferson | 4.7 mi | 29.7 |
| 28640Jefferson | 5.6 mi | 37.1 |
| 28629Jefferson | 6.8 mi | 2.6 |
| 28684Boone | 7.8 mi | 50.2 |
| 28693Lansing | 8 mi | 22.2 |
| 28617Jefferson | 9.8 mi | 35.2 |
| 28618Boone | 11 mi | 37.6 |
| 28665Millers Creek | 11 mi | 64.8 |
| 28643Lansing | 11 mi | 70 |
| 28615Lansing | 12 mi | 70.4 |
| 28672Jefferson | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| 28644Sparta | 13 mi | 71.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28694?
- ZIP code 28694 is in West Jefferson, NC (Ashe County).
- What county is ZIP code 28694 in?
- ZIP code 28694 is mostly in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28694?
- About 7,626 people live in the 28694 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.