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28705

North Carolina · 6,732 residents · 124 sq mi
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With 6,732 people, ZIP 28705 is a ZIP code in Mitchell County. The median age is 44.5, about 6 years above the US median. The foreign-born share is 1%. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $220,600.

$54,858
US average: $82,259
$35,764
US average: $44,673
$220,600
US average: $376,019
26.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
124 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.0%
Age 65+
25.2%
47.1%
52.9%
2.33 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(6,185)
Black1.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(314)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other1.2%(84)
19
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 Mitchell County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 2HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28777$63,378
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28705?

ZIP code 28705 has about 6,732 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28705?

The typical household in ZIP code 28705 earns about $54,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28705 expensive?

In ZIP code 28705, the median home is worth about $220,600, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28705?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28705 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28705?

About 11.6% of people in ZIP code 28705 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Mitchell County
Other ZIP codes in Mitchell County
ZIP 28777

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