ZIP Code 28726, NC

Living in 28726

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 53
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 19
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Schools 33
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Residents

3.7k Population +30 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military1%
Sales and office14%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Walked5%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$629 Median Monthly Rent +$36 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached57%
Mobile home32%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Utility gas15%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28726

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6

Property Crime in 28726

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 5 3
Feb 41 5 1
Mar 48 5 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 5 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 40 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28726

Inland Flooding57
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28726, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28726, NC

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Lake House Academy
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28726, NC

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Brevard College
18 miles, W
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Warren Wilson College
23 miles, N
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Furman University
25 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28726, NC

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Park Ridge Health
9 miles, NW
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St Lukes Hospital
12 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28726, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
83 miles, N
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