ZIP Code 28753, NC

Living in 28753

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 9
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Schools 57
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Residents

9.7k Population -2.3k (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

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

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$542 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home34%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas13%
Utility gas1%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28753

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Madison County1

Property Crime in 28753

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Madison County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 7
Feb 37 4 6
Mar 43 5 4
Apr 52 4 2
May 60 5 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 70 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28753

Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28753, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28753, NC

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Wolf Creek Academy
12 miles, NE
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Stokes Academy
14 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28753, NC

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Tusculum University
21 miles, N
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Warren Wilson College
23 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28753, NC

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Unicoi County Hospital
23 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28753, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
46 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
72 miles, W