ZIP Code 28759, NC
Living in 28759
Bikeability14
Walkability21
Commute73
Public Transit13
Affordability54
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals93
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.5kPopulation+513 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income-$1.9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$253kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$768Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas11%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28759
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Henderson County6
Property Crime in 28759
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Henderson County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 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 28759
Inland Flooding71
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28759, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28759, NC
Naturally Grown School
0 miles, NE
Captain Gilmer Christian School
6 miles, E
Canongate Catholic High School
6 miles, NE
Fletcher Academy
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28759, NC
Brevard College
13 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Asheville
16 miles, N
Warren Wilson College
18 miles, NE
Montreat College
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28759, NC
Park Ridge Health
6 miles, E
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28759, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
5 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
40 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
84 miles, W