ZIP Code 28786, NC
Living in 28786
Bikeability27
Walkability26
Commute81
Public Transit13
Affordability85
Public Safety88
Airports47
Hospitals80
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+349 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate23%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$571Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28786
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12
Property Crime in 28786
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 | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28786
Inland Flooding31
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28786, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28786, NC
The Academy at Soar
6 miles, W
St Joseph Academy
7 miles, NW
Bethel Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Heritage Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28786, NC
Western Carolina University
15 miles, SW
Brevard College
21 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Asheville
26 miles, NE
Warren Wilson College
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28786, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Harris Regional Hospital
13 miles, SW
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
19 miles, W
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28786, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
25 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
59 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NE