ZIP Code 28906, NC
Living in 28906
Bikeability9
Walkability28
Commute48
Public Transit12
Affordability86
Public Safety79
Airports56
Hospitals57
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+657 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas23%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28906
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in 28906
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28906
Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28906, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28906, NC
Murphy Adventist Christian School
5 miles, SE
Mountain Area Christian Academy
15 miles, S
Carolina Christian Academy
18 miles, E
Monroe County Christian Academy
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28906, NC
Young Harris College
20 miles, SE
Hiwassee College
34 miles, N
Tennessee Wesleyan University
35 miles, NW
University of North Georgia
40 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28906, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
10 miles, E
Union General Hospital
18 miles, SE
Fannin Regional Hospital
18 miles, SW
Chatuge Regional Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28906, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
50 miles, N
Lovell Field
60 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, E
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
102 miles, S