The ZIP Code 28668 is associated with Roaring Gap, NC in Alleghany County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 481. About 32.4% of residents in ZIP Code 28668 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 60.0 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 29.1% of the population in 28668 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 27.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 28668 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 27.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 27.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 29.1% |
In ZIP Code 28668, 99.5% of the population graduated high school, while 55.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.8% in this Alleghany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28668 are older than average. The median age of 60.0 years in ZIP Code 28668 is approximately 57.48% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.2% of the population in 28668 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 22.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 28668 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 12.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 5.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 26.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 22.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28668, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 28668 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28668 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Black or African American (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28668 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28668 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28668, 99.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Alleghany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.6% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28668, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Alleghany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.7% |
In 28668, 48.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.4 minutes. Approximately 27.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28668 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 26.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28668 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 26.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28668 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.1 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.79% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28668 | 12.72¢/kWh | 11.73¢/kWh | 6.72¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.85¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28668 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.9 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.25 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.29 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.28 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.76 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |