ZIP Code 28740, NC
Living in 28740
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute6
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports47
Hospitals51
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
849Population-495 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate45%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office9%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas11%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28740
United States45
North Carolina20
Mitchell County10
Property Crime in 28740
United States48
North Carolina30
Mitchell County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28740
Inland Flooding51
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28740, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28740, NC
Genesis Academy, Inc
13 miles, S
Yancey County Christian School
13 miles, S
Munsey Preschool & Kindergarten
16 miles, N
Spruce Pine Montessori School
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28740, NC
Milligan University
14 miles, N
East Tennessee State University
15 miles, N
Lees-McRae College
23 miles, E
Mars Hill University
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28740, NC
Unicoi County Hospital
10 miles, W
Johnson City Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
17 miles, SE
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28740, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
28 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
48 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
83 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
96 miles, SE