North Carolina Gazetteer
ZIP Code 28711 has segments in 4 Counties (Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Rutherford).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,663 (100%) |
| Population Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,761 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,929 |
| Median Home Value | $370,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,351 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,662 (49.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,445 (19.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,244 (30.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,107 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 3,054 (59.8%) |
The table below compares 28711 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8728 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 14670 | 57th |
| Median Household Income | # 15370 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 7145 | 79th |
| Diversity Index | # 19528 | 42nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
