ZIP Code 28657, NC
Living in 28657
Bikeability13
Walkability42
Commute85
Public Transit17
Affordability97
Public Safety99
Airports51
Hospitals56
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.7kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income-$767 (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value-$9.1k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent+$31 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas19%
Utility gas3%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28657
United States45
North Carolina20
Avery County2
Property Crime in 28657
United States48
North Carolina30
Avery County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28657
Inland Flooding63
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28657, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28657, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Rainbow Christian Academy
8 miles, N
Altapass Christian School
10 miles, SW
Spruce Pine Montessori School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28657, NC
Lees-McRae College
10 miles, N
Appalachian State University
20 miles, NE
Milligan University
27 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28657, NC
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
10 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28657, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
53 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
79 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
79 miles, S