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28657

North Carolina · 8,188 residents · 160 sq mi
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ZIP 28657 is home to 8,188 people in Avery County. The median age is 51.4, about 12 years above the US median. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Renters pay $695 a month at the median.

$59,702
US average: $82,259
$36,318
US average: $44,673
$240,300
US average: $376,019
24.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
160 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.0%
Age 65+
27.0%
51.2%
48.8%
2.18 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(7,611)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(445)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(130)
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Avery County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28622$44,028
28646$76,736
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28657?

ZIP code 28657 has about 8,188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28657?

The typical household in ZIP code 28657 earns about $59,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28657 expensive?

In ZIP code 28657, the median home is worth about $240,300, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28657?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28657 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28657?

About 9.0% of people in ZIP code 28657 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024