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ZIP Code 28621 has segments in 2 Counties (Surry, Wilkes).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,403 (100%) |
| Population Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,616 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,190 |
| Median Home Value | $159,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,843 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,833 (58.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,293 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 717 (14.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,126 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 2,448 (59.3%) |
The table below compares 28621 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10170 | 70th |
| Population Density | # 14093 | 58th |
| Median Household Income | # 27302 | 19th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23456 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 14549 | 57th |
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