ZIP Code 28729, NC

Living in 28729

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 24
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Schools 63
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Residents

3.1k Population +416 (2010–19)
57  y Median Age +11 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian3%
Caucasian97%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$3.2k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector54%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office25%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$218k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$239 Median Monthly Rent -$572 (2010–19)
82% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas38%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28729

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6

Property Crime in 28729

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 5 4
Feb 40 5 2
Mar 47 5 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 5 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28729

Inland Flooding74
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28729, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28729, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28729, NC

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Brevard College
9 miles, SW
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Warren Wilson College
22 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28729, NC

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Park Ridge Health
8 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28729, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
85 miles, NW