Boomer, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28606
Wilkes County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,158
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,600
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boomer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28606 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28606 covers 112.4 square miles in Boomer, Wilkes County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,158 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28606 reports a modest median household income of $56,600 (18% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,731. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,900 (63% below the average North Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilkes County, so 28606 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28606, Boomer, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,158
Population
112.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28606?
52.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,600
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$24,731
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28606 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Boomer, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,600 30th percentile higher than 30% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,032housing units
1,032
Total Housing Units
844
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,900
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 28606, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,894,000.
21
Businesses
157
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28606 vs 28624 →
ZIP 28606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28681
Taylorsville (28681)
25,910 residents
- 28606 2,158
Boomer (28606)
2,158 residents
- 28624 1,639
Ferguson (28624)
1,639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28606 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28681
Taylorsville (28681)
$60,977 median income
- 28606
Boomer (28606)
$56,600 median income
- 28624
Ferguson (28624)
$51,836 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28606 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28606, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,158 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28606 in?
ZIP code 28606 (Boomer) is located in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Wilkes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilkes-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28606?
ZIP code 28606 in Boomer, NC has a population of 2,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28606?
The median household income in ZIP 28606 is $56,600, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28606?
The median home value in ZIP 28606 is $95,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28606 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28606?
ZIP code 28606 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28606?
In ZIP code 28606, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28606?
In ZIP code 28606, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28606 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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