ZIP Code 28721, NC
Living in 28721
Bikeability7
Walkability21
Commute66
Public Transit8
Affordability81
Public Safety90
Airports45
Hospitals75
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+683 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$570Median Monthly Rent+$50 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas16%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28721
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in 28721
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28721
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28721, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28721, NC
Bethel Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
St Joseph Academy
13 miles, SW
Changing Hearts Boarding School
16 miles, NE
The Academy at Soar
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28721, NC
University of North Carolina at Asheville
22 miles, E
Mars Hill University
25 miles, NE
Western Carolina University
28 miles, SW
Warren Wilson College
29 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28721, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
9 miles, S
Harris Regional Hospital
24 miles, SW
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28721, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
28 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
59 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
64 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
67 miles, SE