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28906

North Carolina · 20,526 residents · 333 sq mi
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ZIP 28906 is home to 20,526 people in Cherokee County. At a median age of 56.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. 1% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay $797 a month at the median.

$55,759
US average: $82,259
$32,506
US average: $44,673
$250,300
US average: $376,019
25.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
333 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.2%
Age 65+
34.9%
49.9%
50.1%
2.20 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(18,603)
Black1.5%(303)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(715)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other4.2%(854)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.5
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
LOWEST2ND OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28901$44,792
28905$57,708
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28906?

ZIP code 28906 has about 20,526 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28906?

The typical household in ZIP code 28906 earns about $55,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28906 expensive?

In ZIP code 28906, the median home is worth about $250,300, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28906?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28906 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28906?

About 11.6% of people in ZIP code 28906 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Cherokee County
Other ZIP codes in Cherokee County
ZIP 28901ZIP 28905

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