ZIP Code 28708, NC
Living in 28708
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
1
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
95
Airports
49
Hospitals
90
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
318
Population
-228 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-14 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate68%
Some College5%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
-$21k (2010–19)
67%
Above Poverty
-33% (2010–19)
51 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K30%
$125K to $149K11%
Employers
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance42%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office9%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$136k
Median Home Value
+$81k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
46%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K13%
$250K to $299K26%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
Wood62%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28708
United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5
Property Crime in 28708
United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28708
Inland Flooding69
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28708, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28708, NC
Mountain Sun Community School
7 miles, E
Bethany Christian School
9 miles, SE
Anchor Baptist Academy
12 miles, E
The Outdoor Academy of the Southern Appalachians
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28708, NC
Brevard College
8 miles, E
Western Carolina University
18 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
29 miles, NE
North Greenville University
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28708, NC
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
8 miles, E
Haywood Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N
Harris Regional Hospital
21 miles, W
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28708, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
21 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
45 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
74 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
87 miles, N