ZIP Code 28739, NC

Living in 28739

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 33
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 25
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Schools 51
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Residents

21k Population -396 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$247k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$691 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28739

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6

Property Crime in 28739

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump57%

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 28739

Inland Flooding67
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28739, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28739, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28739, NC

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Brevard College
11 miles, W
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Furman University
24 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28739, NC

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Park Ridge Health
10 miles, N
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St Lukes Hospital
19 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28739, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, N
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