ZIP Code 28779, NC

Living in 28779

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 22
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 17
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Schools 40
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Residents

18k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$198k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$606 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas15%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28779

United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1

Property Crime in 28779

United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 5 4
Feb 39 5 2
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28779

Inland Flooding43
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28779, NC

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Catamount School
1 miles, E
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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28779, NC

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The Academy at Soar
9 miles, NE
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New Kituwah Academy
11 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28779, NC

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Brevard College
28 miles, E
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Young Harris College
46 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28779, NC

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Angel Medical Center
15 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28779, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
54 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, NE