ZIP Code 28905, NC
Living in 28905
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
66
Public Transit
1
Affordability
97
Public Safety
79
Airports
55
Hospitals
54
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
+440 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
-$3.4k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office21%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$140k
Median Home Value
-$12k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$524
Median Monthly Rent
-$130 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas21%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28905
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in 28905
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 37 | 6 | 3 |
Feb | 41 | 5 | 2 |
Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28905
Inland Flooding45
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28905, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28905, NC
Murphy Adventist Christian School
9 miles, SW
Carolina Christian Academy
10 miles, SE
Eastgate Life Academy
19 miles, SE
Monroe County Christian Academy
23 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28905, NC
Young Harris College
17 miles, S
Hiwassee College
36 miles, NW
Maryville College
41 miles, N
Truett McConnell University
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28905, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
6 miles, S
Chatuge Regional Hospital
18 miles, SE
Union General Hospital
19 miles, S
Fannin Regional Hospital
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28905, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
45 miles, N
Lovell Field
72 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
81 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
99 miles, E