ZIP Code 28743, NC
Living in 28743
Bikeability23
Walkability61
Commute26
Public Transit24
Affordability93
Public Safety98
Airports44
Hospitals69
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+216 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office18%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$9.2k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas26%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28743
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Madison County1
Property Crime in 28743
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Madison County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28743
Inland Flooding61
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28743, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28743, NC
Changing Hearts Boarding School
8 miles, E
Open Door Outreach Christian Academy
11 miles, NW
Mt Sheba Christan Academy
15 miles, E
Greene County Christian School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28743, NC
Mars Hill University
19 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
22 miles, SE
Tusculum University
27 miles, N
Warren Wilson College
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28743, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
Newport Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Greeneville Community Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28743, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
32 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
54 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
62 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
73 miles, SE