ZIP Code 28786, NC

Living in 28786

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 26
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 17
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Schools 50
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Residents

21k Population +349 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate23%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$571 Median Monthly Rent +$46 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28786

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12

Property Crime in 28786

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 4
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 38 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28786

Inland Flooding31
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28786, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28786, NC

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The Academy at Soar
6 miles, W
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St Joseph Academy
7 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28786, NC

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Brevard College
21 miles, SE
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Warren Wilson College
32 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28786, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28786, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NE