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28761

North Carolina · 8,150 residents · 104 sq mi
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With 8,150 people, ZIP 28761 is a ZIP code in McDowell County. The median age is 47.9, about 9 years above the US median. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. The foreign-born share is 1%. The typical home is worth $176,700.

$54,869
US average: $82,259
$36,384
US average: $44,673
$176,700
US average: $376,019
20.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
104 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.7%
Age 65+
22.3%
53.6%
46.4%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(7,638)
Black2.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(74)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other1.9%(156)
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within McDowell County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28752$55,783
28762$66,410
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28761?

ZIP code 28761 has about 8,150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28761?

The typical household in ZIP code 28761 earns about $54,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28761 expensive?

In ZIP code 28761, the median home is worth about $176,700, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28761?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28761 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28761?

About 12.9% of people in ZIP code 28761 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
McDowell County
Other ZIP codes in McDowell County
ZIP 28752ZIP 28762ZIP 28749

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