ZIP Code 28705, NC

Living in 28705

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 31
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 11
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Schools 15
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Residents

6.9k Population +128 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$499 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood23%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28705

United States45
North Carolina20
Mitchell County10

Property Crime in 28705

United States48
North Carolina30
Mitchell County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

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

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28705

Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28705, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28705, NC

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Genesis Academy, Inc
11 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28705, NC

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Lees-McRae College
18 miles, NE
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Milligan University
20 miles, NW
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Mars Hill University
27 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28705, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28705, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
34 miles, NW
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