ZIP Code 28761, NC
Living in 28761
Bikeability
1
Walkability
3
Commute
63
Public Transit
2
Affordability
93
Public Safety
95
Airports
56
Hospitals
74
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
+628 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$1k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$134k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
27%
Built 2000 or Later
$445
Median Monthly Rent
+$21 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home34%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas12%
Utility gas1%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28761
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in 28761
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28761
Inland Flooding68
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28761, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28761, NC
Nebo Crossing Academy
1 miles, N
New Manna Christian School
6 miles, W
Silvercreek Adventist School
7 miles, E
Morganton Day School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28761, NC
Montreat College
22 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
31 miles, W
Lenoir-Rhyne University
33 miles, E
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28761, NC
The McDowell Hospital
7 miles, W
Broughton Hospital
13 miles, E
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
14 miles, E
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28761, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
40 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
58 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
63 miles, SE