ZIP Code 28787, NC
Living in 28787
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute61
Public Transit1
Affordability63
Public Safety96
Airports48
Hospitals79
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked<1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$239kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$696Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas11%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas10%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28787
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in 28787
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28787
Inland Flooding45
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28787, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28787, NC
Timbersong Black Mountain
1 miles, NE
Timbersong Academy
1 miles, NE
Mt Sheba Christan Academy
6 miles, W
Providence Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28787, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28787, NC
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
13 miles, SE
Park Ridge Health
24 miles, S
Unicoi County Hospital
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28787, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
21 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, N
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
61 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, W