ZIP Code 28743, NC

Living in 28743

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 61
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 10
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Schools 88
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Residents

2k Population +216 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -17% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office18%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van82%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$9.2k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$511 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K8%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas26%
Wood19%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28743

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Madison County1

Property Crime in 28743

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Madison County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 7
Feb 37 4 6
Mar 44 5 5
Apr 52 4 2
May 61 5 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28743

Inland Flooding61
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28743, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28743, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28743, NC

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Mars Hill University
19 miles, E
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Tusculum University
27 miles, N
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Warren Wilson College
28 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28743, NC

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Newport Medical Center
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28743, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
54 miles, NE
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McGhee Tyson Airport
62 miles, W