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28778

North Carolina · 13,536 residents · 32.483 sq mi
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ZIP 28778 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $303,300. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Buncombe County, 28778 ranks 10th by median household income.

$73,408
US average: $82,259
$303,300
US average: $376,019
31.5%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.3%
Age 65+
18.1%
47.9%
52.1%
3.24 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(10,201)
Black6.3%(852)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,830)
Asian1.7%(233)
Other3.1%(420)
Diversity Score51.1%(6,913)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Buncombe County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST10TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28701$108,125
28704$81,096
28711$74,761
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28778?

ZIP code 28778 has about 13,536 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28778?

The typical household in ZIP code 28778 earns about $73,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28778 expensive?

In ZIP code 28778, the median home is worth about $303,300, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28778?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28778 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28778?

About 15.0% of people in ZIP code 28778 live below the federal poverty line.

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