ZIP Code 28906, NC

Living in 28906

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 28
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 14
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Schools 49
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Residents

20k Population +657 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$4.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value +$1.2k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas23%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28906

United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22

Property Crime in 28906

United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 2
Feb 40 6 1
Mar 47 6 1
Apr 55 5 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 70 6 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 5 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 6 0
Dec 39 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28906

Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28906, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28906, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28906, NC

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Young Harris College
20 miles, SE
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Hiwassee College
34 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28906, NC

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Union General Hospital
18 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28906, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
50 miles, N
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Lovell Field
60 miles, W
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