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ZIP Code 28753 has segments in 2 Counties (Buncombe, Madison).
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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 | 10,389 (100%) |
| Population Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,304 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,164 |
| Median Home Value | $292,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,503 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,328 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 808 (14.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,367 (24.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,136 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 2,664 (64.4%) |
The table below compares 28753 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 | # 9678 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 20921 | 38th |
| Median Household Income | # 27919 | 17th |
| Per Capita Income | # 16259 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 23500 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
