ZIP Code 28701, NC

Living in 28701

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 10
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Schools 22
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Residents

3.2k Population -1.6k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
77% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military1%
Sales and office12%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$227k Median Home Value +$64k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$833 Median Monthly Rent +$360 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas5%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas4%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28701

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11

Property Crime in 28701

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 6
Feb 37 4 6
Mar 44 5 4
Apr 52 4 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28701

Inland Flooding47
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28701, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28701, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28701, NC

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Mars Hill University
10 miles, NE
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Warren Wilson College
13 miles, SE
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Montreat College
19 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28701, NC

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Park Ridge Health
23 miles, S

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28701, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
55 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
76 miles, W