ZIP Code 28777, NC

Living in 28777

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 24
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 9
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Schools 44
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Residents

11k Population +618 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$434 Median Monthly Rent +$91 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas11%
Utility gas5%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28777

United States45
North Carolina20
Mitchell County10

Property Crime in 28777

United States48
North Carolina30
Mitchell County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 6
Feb 39 4 6
Mar 46 4 4
Apr 54 4 2
May 63 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 3 1
Dec 39 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28777

Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28777, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28777, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28777, NC

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Lees-McRae College
21 miles, NE
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Montreat College
22 miles, SW
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Mars Hill University
28 miles, W
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Warren Wilson College
29 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28777, NC

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The McDowell Hospital
17 miles, S
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Broughton Hospital
25 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28777, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
44 miles, NW
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