WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
Total Population: 7,369
Median Home Value
$239,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$48,135
Across all households
Median Age
49.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
16.6%
65 Years and Over
26.9%
Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.8%
No Health Insurance
8.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$48,135
Mean Household Income
$64,370
Per Capita Income
$31,418
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
69.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$239,800
Median Rent
$757/mo
Total Housing Units
4,805
Owner-Occupied
78.8%
Renter-Occupied
21.2%
Vacancy Rate
27.2%
Married Couple Households
47.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
—
Male Householder, No Partner
14.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
33.3%
Average Household Size
2.08
Broadband Internet Access
84.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28694.