ZIP Code 28806, NC
Living in 28806
Bikeability36
Walkability31
Commute84
Public Transit24
Affordability76
Public Safety85
Airports48
Hospitals85
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation+6.4k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$210kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$827Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas23%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28806
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in 28806
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28806
Inland Flooding41
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28806, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28806, NC
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28806, NC
University of North Carolina at Asheville
4 miles, NE
Warren Wilson College
10 miles, E
Mars Hill University
18 miles, N
Montreat College
19 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28806, NC
Park Ridge Health
14 miles, SE
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
15 miles, E
Haywood Regional Medical Center
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28806, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
10 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
52 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
79 miles, W