28669 ZIP Code — Roaring River, NC

Wilkes County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28669 is located in Roaring River, North Carolina, within Wilkes County. It covers approximately 47.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 28669

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($50,521) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28669 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,662

population

47.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28669 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28669

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28669. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roaring River	Acceptable
Roaring River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28670 Ronda (4 mi) 28659 North Wilkesboro (5.2 mi) 28656 North Wilkesboro (9.4 mi) 28685 Traphill (9.5 mi) 28642 Jonesville (10.2 mi) 28621 Elkin (10.5 mi) 28635 Hays (10.6 mi) 28697 Wilkesboro (10.7 mi) 28676 State Road (10.8 mi) 28668 Roaring Gap (11.6 mi) 28683 Thurmond (12.1 mi) 27020 Hamptonville (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,662
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	47.98 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.2200
Longitude	-80.9967
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	56.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	29.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	12.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,662

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$50,521

Median household income

$38,651

Per capita income

$131,100

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,217

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

206

35–44

166

260

45–54

208

184

55–59

148

109

60–64

179

65–74

143

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	456	17.1%
18 and over	2,206	82.9%
65 and over	544	20.4%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Two or more races 9.5%

Black or African American 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,139	73.7%
Two or more races	275	9.5%
Black or African American	248	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	239	8.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	56.2%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	29.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	12.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$50,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,100
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	14.9%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	704	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	200	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	265	22.7%
Households with children under 18	284	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	390	33.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	20.9%
Married	62.0%	56.7%
Separated	3.0%	10.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.9%
Divorced	8.5%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.7%
Kindergarten	67	18.6%
Elementary school	159	44.0%
High school	45	12.5%
College / grad school	73	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Other services 12.3%

Public administration 6.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Information 4.5%

Construction 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,494	93.7%
Spanish	204	8.2%
Other Indo-European	204	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,518	94.6%
Born in same state	2,518	94.6%
Born in different state	2,085	78.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	144	5.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	673	25.3%
Italian	277	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	205	7.7%
English	35	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28669

What city is ZIP code 28669 in?

ZIP code 28669 is primarily assigned to Roaring River, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28669 in?

ZIP code 28669 falls within Wilkes County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28669 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 28669 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28669 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 28669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 28669 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 28669 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28669?

The median home value in ZIP code 28669 is $131,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 28669 in?

ZIP code 28669 observes the EST timezone.