Boone, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28607
Watauga County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,059
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $46,639
- Median income Below-median income area
- $378,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28607 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28607 (Boone, NC) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.0 in 2023 to 271.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28607 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, with 33,059 residents across 256.3 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28607 reports a modest median household income of $46,639 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,503. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Median home value is $378,600 (46% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,152; 50.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Watauga County, so 28607 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boone, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28607.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
198 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
136 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
129 establishments
- Construction
Construction
124 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 28607, Boone, 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
33,059
Population
256.3
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28607?
23.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.7%
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?
$46,639
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,503
Per Capita Income
34.4%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28607 ranks nationally
Boone, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$46,639 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
16,768housing units
16,768
Total Housing Units
12,583
Occupied Units
4,185
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,600
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,152
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28607 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 162 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 184 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 222 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 253 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 271 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,184 business establishments in ZIP 28607, employing approximately 16,430 people with a combined annual payroll of $744,426,000.
1,184
Businesses
16,430
Employees
$744.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 198 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 136 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 129 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 124 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.2% |
| Information | 22 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28607 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28607
Boone (28607)
33,059 residents
- 28692 4,067
Vilas (28692)
4,067 residents
- 28605 3,412
Blowing Rock (28605)
3,412 residents
- 28618 2,352
Deep Gap (28618)
2,352 residents
- 28698 2,256
Zionville (28698)
2,256 residents
- 28684 2,141
Todd (28684)
2,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28607 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28605
Blowing Rock (28605)
$76,477 median income
- 28684
Todd (28684)
$69,307 median income
- 28618
Deep Gap (28618)
$59,653 median income
- 28698
Zionville (28698)
$54,402 median income
- 28607
Boone (28607)
$46,639 median income
- 28692
Vilas (28692)
$43,103 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28607 ranks #5 of 6 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 28607, 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 (33,059 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 28607 in?
ZIP code 28607 (Boone) is located in Watauga County, North Carolina. Watauga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/watauga-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28607?
ZIP code 28607 in Boone, NC has a population of 33,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28607?
The median household income in ZIP 28607 is $46,639, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28607?
The median home value in ZIP 28607 is $378,600, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28607?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28607 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28607?
ZIP code 28607 has 1,184 business establishments employing approximately 16,430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28607?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28607 are: Retail trade (198), Health care and social assistance (138), Accommodation and food services (136). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28607?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28607 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28607?
In ZIP code 28607, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28607?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28607 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28607?
In ZIP code 28607, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28607?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28607 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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