ZIP Code 28716, NC

Living in 28716

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 21
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 18
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Schools 61
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Residents

18k Population +383 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate27%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$161k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$60 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas8%
Utility gas2%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28716

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12

Property Crime in 28716

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 3
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 38 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28716

Inland Flooding49
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28716, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28716, NC

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The Academy at Soar
13 miles, W
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Mount Pisqah Academy
13 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28716, NC

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Brevard College
16 miles, SE
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Warren Wilson College
26 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28716, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28716, NC

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