Ronda, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28670
Wilkes County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,719
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,567
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ronda pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28670 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28670 covers 96.4 square miles in Ronda, Wilkes County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,719 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28670 reports a modest median household income of $49,567 (28% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,545. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,800 (40% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $753; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wilkes County, so 28670 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 28670
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ronda, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28670.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 28670, Ronda, 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
2,719
Population
96.4
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28670?
55.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$49,567
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$27,545
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28670 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Ronda, 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)
$49,567 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,014housing units
1,014
Total Housing Units
902
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,800
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 28670, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,823,000.
44
Businesses
249
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 22.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.8% |
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 28670 vs 28669 →
ZIP 28670 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28621
Elkin (28621)
10,472 residents
- 27020
Hamptonville (27020)
6,421 residents
- 28642
Jonesville (28642)
5,745 residents
- 28676 3,483
State Road (28676)
3,483 residents
- 28669 3,146
Roaring River (28669)
3,146 residents
- 28670 2,719
Ronda (28670)
2,719 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28670 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28670 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28676
State Road (28676)
$60,833 median income
- 28621
Elkin (28621)
$53,616 median income
- 27020
Hamptonville (27020)
$50,489 median income
- 28670
Ronda (28670)
$49,567 median income
- 28669
Roaring River (28669)
$47,358 median income
- 28642
Jonesville (28642)
$44,543 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28670 ranks #4 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 28670, 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 (2,719 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 28670 in?
ZIP code 28670 (Ronda) 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 28670?
ZIP code 28670 in Ronda, NC has a population of 2,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28670?
The median household income in ZIP 28670 is $49,567, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28670?
The median home value in ZIP 28670 is $155,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28670?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28670 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28670?
ZIP code 28670 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28670?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28670 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28670?
In ZIP code 28670, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 28670?
In ZIP code 28670, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28670?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28670 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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