The ZIP Code 28606 is associated with Boomer, NC in Wilkes County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,497. About 27.3% of residents in ZIP Code 28606 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 49.4 years. It is estimated that about 8.7% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,717. The median household income is at $34,667, while an estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28606 is $34,667, while the region's mean household income is $54,398. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,717. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28606 of $22,717 is approximately 26.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 10.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately8.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 28606 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 28606 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 28606, 82.3% of the population graduated high school, while 8.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.1% in this Wilkes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28606 are older than average. The median age of 49.4 years in ZIP Code 28606 is approximately 29.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 28606 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 28606 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28606, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.5% of 28606 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28606 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.7%), followed by Black or African American (6.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28606 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28606 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28606, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wilkes County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28606, an estimated 32.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wilkes County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
In 28606, 54.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.7 minutes. Approximately 30.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28606 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28606 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.3% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 6.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28606 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28606 | 10.24¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh | 5.89¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.92¢/kWh | 10.46¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28606 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.52 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.59 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.41 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |