ZIP Code 28734, NC
Living in 28734
Bikeability
8
Walkability
24
Commute
71
Public Transit
11
Affordability
95
Public Safety
100
Airports
33
Hospitals
68
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
42
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28734, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28734, NC
Trimont Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Victory Christian School
9 miles, NE
Heritage Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28734, NC
Western Carolina University
15 miles, NE
Young Harris College
30 miles, SW
Brevard College
39 miles, E
Toccoa Falls College
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28734, NC
Angel Medical Center
2 miles, E
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
15 miles, SE
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
17 miles, N
Harris Regional Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28734, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
52 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
54 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
70 miles, E
Lovell Field
102 miles, W