ZIP Code 28901, NC
Living in 28901
Bikeability
8
Walkability
31
Commute
85
Public Transit
8
Affordability
99
Public Safety
77
Airports
48
Hospitals
54
Colleges
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.9k
Population
-685 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
+$1.9k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$118k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$401
Median Monthly Rent
+$15 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas16%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28901
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in 28901
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
Feb | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28901
Inland Flooding51
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28901, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28901, NC
Carolina Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Murphy Adventist Christian School
17 miles, SW
Eastgate Life Academy
18 miles, S
Trimont Christian Academy
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28901, NC
Young Harris College
18 miles, S
Western Carolina University
36 miles, E
Maryville College
39 miles, N
Hiwassee College
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28901, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
12 miles, SW
Chatuge Regional Hospital
18 miles, S
Union General Hospital
23 miles, S
Angel Medical Center
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28901, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
44 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
73 miles, E
Lovell Field
80 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
92 miles, E