ZIP Code 28742, NC
Living in 28742
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute69
Public Transit1
Affordability81
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals94
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation+762 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$221kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$655Median Monthly Rent-$20 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas10%
Utility gas7%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28742
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in 28742
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28742
Inland Flooding71
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28742, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28742, NC
Naturally Grown School
4 miles, E
Anchor Baptist Academy
8 miles, S
Canongate Catholic High School
9 miles, E
Captain Gilmer Christian School
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28742, NC
Brevard College
11 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Asheville
17 miles, N
Warren Wilson College
20 miles, NE
North Greenville University
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28742, NC
Park Ridge Health
9 miles, E
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
9 miles, SW
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28742, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
7 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
42 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
81 miles, W