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28605 is the zip code for

Blowing Rock, NC

Total population
3,412▲
Housing units
4,239▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
28.94
Density
(people per sq. mile)
117.90▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.21

Demographic data for zip code 28605

Gender:

Male
1,686▲
Female
1,726▲
Median age
Male
46.80
Female
50.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,599▲
Family households
930▲
Nonfamily households
669▲
Average household size
2.09▼
Average family size
2.63▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
4,239▲
Occupied housing units
1,599▲
Owner-occupied
1,081▲
Renter-occupied
518▲
Vacant housing units
2,640▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
101▼
5 to 9 years
163●
10 to 14 years
131▼
15 to 19 years
155▲
20 to 24 years
275▲
25 to 34 years
305▼
35 to 44 years
375▼
45 to 54 years
499▼
55 to 59 years
288▲
60 to 64 years
337▲
65 to 74 years
462▲
75 to 84 years
231▲
85 years and over
90▲
Median age
49.10▲
Age

Race:

White
3,273
Hispanic or Latino
51
Black or African American
11
Asian
17
American Indian & Alaska Native
6
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
2
Two or More Races
52
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 28605

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
3,171
Civilian labor force
2,049
Employed
1,920
Unemployed
129
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,122
Percent Unemployed
6.3%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,850
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,582
Carpooled
83
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
41
Other means
4
Worked at home
140
Mean travel time
15.0 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,920
Management / business / science / arts
821
Service
308
Sales / office
583
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
140
Production / transportation / material moving
68
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,920
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
0
Construction
103
Manufacturing
38
Wholesale trade
74
Retail trade
171
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
8
Information
5
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
248
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
129
Educational services / health care / social assistance
614
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
371
Public administration
45
Other services
114
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,920
Private wage & salary workers
1,377
Government workers
360
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
183
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,735
Less than $10,000
100
$10,000 to $14,999
112
$15,000 to $24,999
335
$25,000 to $34,999
165
$35,000 to $49,999
290
$50,000 to $74,999
242
$75,000 to $99,999
127
$100,000 to $149,999
200
$150,000 to $199,999
52
$200,000 or more
112
Median household income
$40,950
Mean household income
$72,540
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
17.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 28605

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Blowing Rock Elementary
165 Morris Street		(828) 295-3204382340.0
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Public libraries around Blowing Rock, NC

NameAddress
Hickory Public Library
375 3rd Street, Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
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Universities and Colleges around 28605

NameAddressPhone
Lenoir-Rhyne College - Gifts Office625 7th Avenue Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601		(828) 328-7336
Basic Skills CenterHighway 421 & Highway 10
Boone, NC 28607		(828) 297-5253
Gardner-Webb University1375 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 327-9531
Catawba Valley Community College
2550 USHighway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 327-7000
Caldwell Community College-Watauga Campus - Evening Program at Watauga High Sc400 High School Drive
Boone, NC 28607		(828) 265-1836
Arndt H M Middle School3350 34th Street Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601		(828) 256-9545
Hickory Metro Higher Education Center2760 USHighway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 324-5546
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28605

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Alleghany Memorial Hospital233 Doctors Street
Sparta, NC 28675		(336) 372-551146
Ashe Memorial Hospital
200 Hospital Avenue
Jefferson, NC 28640		(336) 246-7101115
Blowing Rock HospitalChestnut Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		(828) 295-3136100
Broughton Hospital
1000 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655		(828) 433-2111507
Caldwell Memorial Hospital321 Mulberry Street Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645		(828) 757-510071
Catawba Memorial Hospital
810 Fairgrove Church Road Se
Hickory, NC 28602		(828) 326-3000191
Charles A Cannon Jr Mem Hosp434 Hospital Drive
Linville, NC 28646		(828) 737-700070
Davis Regional Medical Center218 Old Mocksville Road
Statesville, NC 28625		(704) 873-0281132
Frye Regional Medical Center420 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601		(828) 322-6070355
Grace Hospital
2201 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655		(828) 580-5000269
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Parkwood Drive
Elkin, NC 28621		(336) 527-7000201
Iredell Memorial Hospital
557 Brookdale Drive
Statesville, NC 28677		(704) 873-5661202
Valdese General Hospital

Valdese, NC 28690		(828) 874-2251199
Watauga Medical Center
Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607		(828) 262-4100105
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
1370 West D Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659		(336) 651-8100130
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 28605

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
CHETOLA LODGE AND CONF CTRNORTH MAIN STREET
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		42--
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 28605

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Woodlands Barbeque & Pickin' Parlor321BY PASS
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Mexican, Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian828-295-3651
Bistro Roca and Antlers Bar143 Wonderland Trail
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Continental828-295-4008
Blowing Rock Grille349 Sunset Dr
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Seafood828-295-9747
Crippens Country inn and Restaurant239 Sunset Dr.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar828-295-3487
Outback Steakhouse8280 Valley Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		Ribs, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks, American, Barbecue828-295-6283
Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa224 Westglow Circle
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		Continental828-295-5141
Storie Street Grille1167 Main St.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		American828-295-7075
Subway Sandwiches & Salads321 Valley Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC 28605		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches828-295-7827
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