ZIP Code 28768, NC
Living in 28768
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute68
Public Transit4
Affordability71
Public Safety97
Airports49
Hospitals90
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.5kPopulation+369 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$235kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28768
United States45
North Carolina20
Transylvania County5
Property Crime in 28768
United States48
North Carolina30
Transylvania County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28768
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28768, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28768, NC
Anchor Baptist Academy
5 miles, SE
Mountain Sun Community School
6 miles, SW
Bethany Christian School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28768, NC
Brevard College
6 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Asheville
22 miles, N
Warren Wilson College
25 miles, NE
North Greenville University
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28768, NC
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
5 miles, S
Park Ridge Health
13 miles, E
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E
Haywood Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28768, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
12 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
41 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
80 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, N