ZIP Code 28721, NC

Living in 28721

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 21
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 13
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Schools 85
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Residents

10k Population +683 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$570 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas16%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28721

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12

Property Crime in 28721

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 3
Feb 38 4 2
Mar 44 5 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 70 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28721

Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28721, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28721, NC

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St Joseph Academy
13 miles, SW
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The Academy at Soar
17 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28721, NC

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Mars Hill University
25 miles, NE
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Warren Wilson College
29 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28721, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28721, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
59 miles, W
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Tri-Cities Airport
64 miles, NE