ZIP Code 28905, NC

Living in 28905

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 15
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Schools 62
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28905, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28905, NC

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Eastgate Life Academy
19 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28905, NC

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Young Harris College
17 miles, S
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Hiwassee College
36 miles, NW
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Maryville College
41 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28905, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28905, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
45 miles, N
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Lovell Field
72 miles, W
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