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ZIP Code 28698
Cove Creek, NC, Watauga County
Population
2,320
Land area
25.9sq mi
People per sq mi
90
City
Cove Creek
ZIP 28698 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28698 at a glance
- ZIP 28698 (Cove Creek) is 59% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,402 a year, 25% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,400 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28698
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28698, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,402
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
29.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
34
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
138
$7.55M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.31M
62 loans
Campaign donations
$2,744
16% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28698, 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 28698, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 28698
ZIP codes near 28698
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28692Cove Creek | 2.8 mi | 40 |
| 37691Mountain City | 3.9 mi | 14.3 |
| 28679Cove Creek | 6.4 mi | 25.7 |
| 28684Boone | 7.5 mi | 50.2 |
| 28607Boone | 8.6 mi | 101.7 |
| 28604Seven Devils | 10 mi | 68.7 |
| 37683Mountain City | 11 mi | 134.1 |
| 37640Butler | 11 mi | 105 |
| 28615Lansing | 12 mi | 70.4 |
| 28605Blowing Rock | 13 mi | 32.8 |
| 28622Elk Park | 13 mi | 29.7 |
| 28626West Jefferson | 14 mi | 29.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28698?
- ZIP code 28698 is in Cove Creek, NC (Watauga County).
- What county is ZIP code 28698 in?
- ZIP code 28698 is mostly in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28698?
- About 2,320 people live in the 28698 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.