ZIP Code 28657, NC

Living in 28657

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 42
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 15
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Schools 42
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Residents

8.7k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income -$767 (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service30%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value -$9.1k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median Monthly Rent +$31 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas19%
Utility gas3%
Wood14%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28657

United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2

Property Crime in 28657

United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 5
Feb 35 4 6
Mar 42 5 3
Apr 51 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 70 5 0
Aug 69 5 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28657

Inland Flooding63
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28657, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28657, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28657, NC

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Lees-McRae College
10 miles, N
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Milligan University
27 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28657, NC

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Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28657, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, NW
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