ZIP Code 28734, NC

Living in 28734

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 24
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 20
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Schools 42
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Residents

28k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value -$5.9k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$578 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28734

United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1

Property Crime in 28734

United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 6 3
Feb 40 6 2
Mar 46 6 1
Apr 54 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 72 6 0
Aug 71 6 0
Sep 65 6 0
Oct 55 5 0
Nov 46 6 0
Dec 38 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28734

Inland Flooding44
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28734, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28734, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28734, NC

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Young Harris College
30 miles, SW
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Brevard College
39 miles, E
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Toccoa Falls College
41 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28734, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28734, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
54 miles, NW
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Lovell Field
102 miles, W