Crumpler, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28617
Ashe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,261
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,204
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crumpler pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28617 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28617 covers 89.4 square miles in Crumpler, Ashe County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,261 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28617 reports a modest median household income of $62,204 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,586. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,600 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $757; 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ashe County, so 28617 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 28617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crumpler, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28617.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 28617, Crumpler, 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
2,261
Population
89.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28617?
56.3
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
2.8%
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?
$62,204
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$29,586
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28617 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Crumpler, 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)
$62,204 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,155housing units
1,155
Total Housing Units
773
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$757
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 28617, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,037,000.
24
Businesses
85
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 28617 vs 28672 →
ZIP 28617 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28694
West Jefferson (28694)
7,744 residents
- 28640
Jefferson (28640)
4,719 residents
- 28617 2,261
Crumpler (28617)
2,261 residents
- 28644 1,494
Laurel Springs (28644)
1,494 residents
- 24363 1,365
Mouth Of Wilson (24363)
1,365 residents
- 28631 637
Grassy Creek (28631)
637 residents
- 28663 614
Piney Creek (28663)
614 residents
- 28629 75
Glendale Springs (28629)
75 residents
- 28672 35
Scottville (28672)
35 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28617 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28672
Scottville (28672)
$163,210 median income
- 28663
Piney Creek (28663)
$80,457 median income
- 28617 $62,204
Crumpler (28617)
$62,204 median income
- 28694 $58,486
West Jefferson (28694)
$58,486 median income
- 28640 $53,155
Jefferson (28640)
$53,155 median income
- 28644 $52,798
Laurel Springs (28644)
$52,798 median income
- 24363 $47,708
Mouth Of Wilson (24363)
$47,708 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28617 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 35 | 2.9 mi |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek, NC | 637 | 5.1 mi |
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 4,719 | 5.6 mi |
| 28663 | Piney Creek, NC | 614 | 5.7 mi |
| 24363 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA | 1,365 | 9.1 mi |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 75 | 9.8 mi |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 1,494 | 7.2 mi |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 7,744 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28617, 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 (2,261 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 28617 in?
ZIP code 28617 (Crumpler) is located in Ashe County, North Carolina. Ashe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ashe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28617?
ZIP code 28617 in Crumpler, NC has a population of 2,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28617?
The median household income in ZIP 28617 is $62,204, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28617?
The median home value in ZIP 28617 is $244,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28617 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28617?
ZIP code 28617 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28617 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28617?
In ZIP code 28617, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 28617?
In ZIP code 28617, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28617 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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