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ZIP Code 28777 has segments in 2 Counties (McDowell, Mitchell).
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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 | 10,178 (100%) |
| Population Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 30 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,378 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,661 |
| Median Home Value | $228,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,093 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,061 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 928 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,104 (21.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,989 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 2,553 (64.0%) |
The table below compares 28777 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 | # 9775 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 14017 | 58th |
| Median Household Income | # 21780 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 24083 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 15575 | 54th |
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