ZIP Code 28779, NC
Living in 28779
Bikeability9
Walkability22
Commute76
Public Transit12
Affordability82
Public Safety100
Airports32
Hospitals74
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$198kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas15%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28779
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in 28779
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28779
Inland Flooding43
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28779, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28779, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Victory Christian School
8 miles, SW
The Academy at Soar
9 miles, NE
New Kituwah Academy
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28779, NC
Western Carolina University
4 miles, SE
Brevard College
28 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
41 miles, NE
Young Harris College
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28779, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
2 miles, N
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
11 miles, NW
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
14 miles, W
Angel Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28779, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
38 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
54 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
65 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, NE