ZIP Code 28768, NC

Living in 28768

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 13
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 23
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Schools 23
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Residents

7.5k Population +369 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$235k Median Home Value +$68k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$608 Median Monthly Rent +$91 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28768

United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5

Property Crime in 28768

United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 5 4
Feb 40 5 2
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28768

Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28768, NC

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Brevard Academy
4 miles, S
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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28768, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28768, NC

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Brevard College
6 miles, S
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Warren Wilson College
25 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28768, NC

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Park Ridge Health
13 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28768, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
80 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, N