ZIP code 28606: Boomer, NC
28606 is a ZIP code in Boomer, North Carolina, mainly in Wilkes County, part of the North Wilkesboro, NC micro area. About 2,187 people live here.
- Population
- 2,187
- Median household income
- $56,600
- Typical home value
- $210,500+4.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 52.3
- Homeowners
- 82.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28606 details
| City | Boomer |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes County (also partly Caldwell County) |
| Metro area | North Wilkesboro, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 43 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 51 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 35.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.05178, -81.30688 |
ZIP codes near 28606
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 7.6 mi | 1,438 |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 8.3 mi | 3,168 |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 10.0 mi | 13,412 |
| 28681 | Taylorsville, NC | 10.1 mi | 25,566 |
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 11.5 mi | 2,483 |
| 28645 | Lenoir, NC | 14.4 mi | 45,997 |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 14.4 mi | 21,422 |
| 28661 | Patterson, NC | 14.8 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28606?
A typical home in ZIP code 28606 is worth about $210,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $56,600 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 28606
What city is ZIP code 28606?
ZIP code 28606 is in Boomer, NC, in Wilkes County.
What county is ZIP code 28606 in?
28606 is mainly in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and partly in Caldwell County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28606?
About 2,187 people live in ZIP code 28606, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28606 in?
28606 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.