ZIP Code 28901, NC

Living in 28901

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 31
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 16
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Schools 52
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28901, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28901, NC

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Eastgate Life Academy
18 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28901, NC

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Young Harris College
18 miles, S
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Maryville College
39 miles, N
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Hiwassee College
40 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28901, NC

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Angel Medical Center
24 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28901, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
44 miles, N
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Lovell Field
80 miles, W