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ZIP Code 28716 has segments in 2 Counties (Buncombe, Haywood).
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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 | 16,863 (100%) |
| Population Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,141 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,474 |
| Median Home Value | $237,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,724 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,573 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,724 (19.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,427 (16.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,297 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 4,801 (65.8%) |
The table below compares 28716 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 | # 7270 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 15331 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 21912 | 35th |
| Per Capita Income | # 19430 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 22758 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
