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28762

North Carolina · 6,599 residents · 95.515 sq mi
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ZIP 28762 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $196,600. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

$66,410
US average: $82,259
$196,600
US average: $376,019
21.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.2%
Age 65+
24.0%
51.2%
48.8%
2.19 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(5,952)
Black0.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(306)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other3.8%(254)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,507)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within McDowell County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28752$55,783
28761$54,869
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28762?

ZIP code 28762 has about 6,599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28762?

The typical household in ZIP code 28762 earns about $66,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28762 expensive?

In ZIP code 28762, the median home is worth about $196,600, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28762?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28762 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28762?

About 14.6% of people in ZIP code 28762 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
McDowell County
Other ZIP codes in McDowell County
ZIP 28752ZIP 28761ZIP 28749

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