ZIP Code 28716, NC
Living in 28716
Bikeability10
Walkability21
Commute64
Public Transit6
Affordability85
Public Safety87
Airports47
Hospitals86
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+383 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate27%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$60 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas8%
Utility gas2%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28716
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in 28716
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28716
Inland Flooding49
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28716, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28716, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
7 miles, N
The Academy at Soar
13 miles, W
Mount Pisqah Academy
13 miles, NE
Asheville-Pisgah Christian School
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28716, NC
Brevard College
16 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Asheville
20 miles, NE
Western Carolina University
21 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
26 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28716, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
15 miles, SE
Harris Regional Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28716, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
17 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
52 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, N