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28901

North Carolina · 5,552 residents · 69.6 sq mi
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ZIP 28901 is a ZIP code of 5,552 people in Cherokee County. The median age is 47.9, about 9 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $158,200. Median household income is $44,792, under the $82,259 national median.

$44,792
US average: $82,259
$27,219
US average: $44,673
$158,200
US average: $376,019
17.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
69.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.4%
Age 65+
24.0%
44.5%
55.5%
2.10 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(4,678)
Black3.2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(352)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other5.9%(325)
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Cherokee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28905$57,708
28906$55,759
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28901?

ZIP code 28901 has about 5,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28901?

The typical household in ZIP code 28901 earns about $44,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28901 expensive?

In ZIP code 28901, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28901?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28901 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28901?

About 15.7% of people in ZIP code 28901 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Cherokee County
Other ZIP codes in Cherokee County
ZIP 28906ZIP 28905

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