ZIP Code 28712, NC

Living in 28712

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 50
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 25
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Schools 44
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Residents

20k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over17%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$229k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$565 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas9%
Utility gas22%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28712

United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5

Property Crime in 28712

United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 4
Feb 40 6 2
Mar 46 6 1
Apr 55 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 72 6 0
Aug 71 6 0
Sep 65 6 0
Oct 56 5 0
Nov 47 6 0
Dec 39 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28712

Inland Flooding69
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28712, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28712, NC

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Anchor Baptist Academy
10 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28712, NC

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Brevard College
5 miles, NE
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Furman University
25 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28712, NC

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Park Ridge Health
22 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28712, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
82 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, N