ZIP Code 28747, NC
Living in 28747
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute55
Public Transit1
Affordability75
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals85
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+35 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income-$5.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector63%
Self-employed21%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median Monthly Rent-$82 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas21%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28747
United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5
Property Crime in 28747
United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 7 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 7 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28747
Inland Flooding71
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28747, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28747, NC
Mountain Sun Community School
11 miles, NE
Bethany Christian School
12 miles, E
The Outdoor Academy of the Southern Appalachians
17 miles, NE
Anchor Baptist Academy
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28747, NC
Brevard College
12 miles, NE
Western Carolina University
18 miles, NW
Southern Wesleyan University
31 miles, S
Furman University
32 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28747, NC
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
14 miles, NE
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
16 miles, W
Harris Regional Hospital
22 miles, NW
Cannon Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28747, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
29 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
44 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
75 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
96 miles, N