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28742

North Carolina · 2,710 residents · 46.4 sq mi
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ZIP 28742 is a ZIP code of 2,710 people in Henderson County. At a median age of 47.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% more than in Henderson County as a whole. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. 2% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Henderson County, 28742 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$99,007
US average: $82,259
$45,313
US average: $44,673
$414,600
US average: $376,019
46.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
46.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.1%
Age 65+
22.8%
51.5%
48.5%
2.41 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,449)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(192)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(68)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Henderson County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28726$54,152
28729$84,413
28731$66,309
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28742?

ZIP code 28742 has about 2,710 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28742?

The typical household in ZIP code 28742 earns about $99,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28742 expensive?

In ZIP code 28742, the median home is worth about $414,600.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28742?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28742 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28742?

About 13.6% of people in ZIP code 28742 live below the federal poverty line.

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