ZIP Code 28717, NC
Living in 28717
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute86
Public Transit9
Affordability66
Public Safety100
Airports35
Hospitals79
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-81 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income-$4.4k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Private sector70%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office17%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$351kMedian Home Value-$244k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$800Median Monthly Rent-$52 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K21%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas50%
Utility gas5%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28717
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in 28717
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 7 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28717
Inland Flooding64
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28717, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28717, NC
Whetstone Academy Llc
14 miles, S
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
18 miles, W
Victory Christian School
19 miles, NW
Trimont Christian Academy
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28717, NC
Western Carolina University
19 miles, N
Brevard College
24 miles, NE
Southern Wesleyan University
29 miles, SE
Clemson University
29 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28717, NC
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
6 miles, NW
Angel Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Harris Regional Hospital
24 miles, N
Cannon Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28717, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
41 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
51 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
73 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
106 miles, N