ZIP Code 28705, NC
Living in 28705
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute45
Public Transit9
Affordability90
Public Safety93
Airports49
Hospitals52
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9kPopulation+128 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$499Median Monthly Rent+$190 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28705
United States45
North Carolina20
Mitchell County10
Property Crime in 28705
United States48
North Carolina30
Mitchell County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28705
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28705, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28705, NC
Spruce Pine Montessori School
9 miles, SE
Tri-County Christian School
10 miles, SE
Bethel Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
Genesis Academy, Inc
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28705, NC
Lees-McRae College
18 miles, NE
Milligan University
20 miles, NW
East Tennessee State University
22 miles, NW
Mars Hill University
27 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28705, NC
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
10 miles, SE
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Unicoi County Hospital
17 miles, W
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28705, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
34 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
47 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
79 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, SE