ZIP Code 28785, NC
Living in 28785
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute57
Public Transit7
Affordability59
Public Safety92
Airports36
Hospitals69
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation+468 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office17%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$246kMedian Home Value+$57k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$612Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28785
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in 28785
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28785
Inland Flooding36
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28785, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28785, NC
St Joseph Academy
10 miles, S
New Kituwah Academy
14 miles, SW
The Academy at Soar
15 miles, S
Open Door Outreach Christian Academy
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28785, NC
Western Carolina University
24 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Asheville
32 miles, E
Mars Hill University
35 miles, E
Brevard College
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28785, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
16 miles, SW
Harris Regional Hospital
19 miles, S
Newport Medical Center
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28785, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
37 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
49 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
74 miles, SE