ZIP Code 28762, NC
Living in 28762
Bikeability
5
Walkability
20
Commute
47
Public Transit
5
Affordability
94
Public Safety
95
Airports
53
Hospitals
78
Colleges
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.1k
Population
+582 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$6.2k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$107k
Median Home Value
+$1.6k (2010–19)
25%
Built 2000 or Later
$467
Median Monthly Rent
+$83 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home35%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas11%
Utility gas2%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28762
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in 28762
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28762
Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28762, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28762, NC
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
6 miles, W
The Learning Community School
8 miles, W
Asheville Christian Academy
10 miles, W
New Manna Christian School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28762, NC
Montreat College
4 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
12 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
19 miles, W
Mars Hill University
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28762, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
7 miles, W
The McDowell Hospital
12 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28762, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
22 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
51 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
59 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
78 miles, E