ZIP Code 28909, NC
Living in 28909
Bikeability
27
Walkability
67
Commute
100
Public Transit
28
Affordability
91
Public Safety
93
Airports
57
Hospitals
66
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
993
Population
+304 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+14% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$6.1k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+27% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K62%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Private sector71%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van76%
Walked7%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$138k
Median Home Value
+$3.1k (2010–19)
43%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
68%
Owner-Occupied
+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$100K to $149K51%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28909
United States45
North Carolina20
Clay County10
Property Crime in 28909
United States48
North Carolina30
Clay County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28909
Inland Flooding33
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28909, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28909, NC
Carolina Christian Academy
6 miles, NE
Eastgate Life Academy
9 miles, SE
Murphy Adventist Christian School
10 miles, NW
Mountain Area Christian Academy
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28909, NC
Young Harris College
6 miles, SE
Truett McConnell University
29 miles, S
University of North Georgia
33 miles, S
Piedmont College
36 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28909, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
6 miles, NW
Union General Hospital
9 miles, S
Chatuge Regional Hospital
9 miles, SE
Fannin Regional Hospital
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28909, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
56 miles, N
Lovell Field
74 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
83 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
96 miles, E