28748 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28748, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28748 is a zip code in Buncombe County and Madison County, North Carolina, which covers French Broad, Leicester, Sandy Mush, Township 9, and Sandy Mush, with a total population of 11,885 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28748 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28748.

The estimated population of people living in 28748 is 11,885, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28748 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,885
+1.03%
-4.72%
2020
11,764
 -6.68% -
2019
12,606
 -0.06% -
2018
12,613
+1.11%
-
2017
12,474
 - -

Population of 28748 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28748 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.1%
88.8%
 -6.42%
Black/African American
3.6%
1.1%
 +227.27%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
9.2%
6.7%
 +37.31%
Asian
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
2.1%
 +90.48%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28748 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28748 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28748 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28748 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 -1.28% 41.4 +2.99% 36.8 -5.4%
2020 39.2 +2.35% 40.2 +6.07% 38.9 +0.26%
2019 38.3 +1.06% 37.9 +2.99% 38.8 -1.02%
2018 37.9 -5.01% 36.8 -4.42% 39.2 -2.73%
2017 39.9 - 38.5 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 28748 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28748 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 952 -12.54% 642 +17.89% 826 741
10 to 19 728 -8.42% 654 +43.13% 564 905
20 to 29 709 +16.31% 941 -20.3% 811 749
30 to 39 790 -21.17% 842 +6.62% 615 882
40 to 49 881 -14.87% 758 -22.21% 744 571
50 to 59 808 +15.77% 953 +6.73% 931 1,006
60 to 69 724 -0.5% 827 -28.85% 704 609
70+ 636 -1.91% 629 0.38% 609 618

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28748 zip code is $45,926.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28748.

  • Under 25
    $34,740.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,481.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,007.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28748 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28748, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28748 is currently $60,764.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.19% of households in 28748 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28748 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28748 is $23,551.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28748 by the total population of 28748.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28748 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28748 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28748 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28748 zip over the age of 16 is 9,382.

Of those people, a total of 63.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28748 is 59.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28748 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 533 27.60% 48.30%
20 to 24 years 433 87.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,127 91.90% 11.00%
30 to 34 years 777 87.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,276 91.50% 13.70%
45 to 54 years 1,465 79.90% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 1,231 58.60% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 580 67.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,189 21.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 771 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28748. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,907 63.00% 7.10%
Black or African American 240 92.50% 0.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 13 30.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 213 65.30% 10.80%
Hispanic or Latino 564 73.20% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,371 62.20% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28748 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28748 is 5,534, with median earnings of $30,457.00.

Women in 28748 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,534 $30,457.00
Male 2,804 $33,888.00
Female 2,730 $24,608.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28748 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 153 $59,625.00
Business and Financial 82 $81,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $160,156.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $91,719.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $45,735.00
Community and Social Service 279 $34,083.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 230 $31,346.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 196 $26,786.00
Healthcare Practitioners 382 $44,188.00
Healthcare Support 359 $20,105.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 321 $16,457.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 298 $16,132.00
Personal Care and Service 131 $29,485.00
Sales 570 $16,953.00
Office and Administrative Support 489 $29,492.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $12,727.00
Construction and Extraction 535 $30,273.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 484 $44,235.00
Production 422 $37,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 138 $28,929.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28748 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28748.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 133 $59,375.00 20 $62,727.00
Business and Financial 59 $81,458.00 23 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 27 $86,827.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 33 $46,103.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 251 $33,750.00
Legal 17 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 211 $31,955.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 129 $30,673.00 67 $25,223.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $51,589.00 261 $37,373.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00 326 $19,678.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $0.00 273 $16,548.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $28,594.00 246 $14,923.00
Personal Care and Service 73 $38,310.00 58 $8,452.00
Sales 243 $33,352.00 327 $12,454.00
Office and Administrative Support 173 $55,156.00 316 $22,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $20,050.00 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 535 $30,273.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 464 $44,439.00 20 $0.00
Production 215 $34,275.00 207 $38,229.00
Transportation and Material Moving 131 $32,554.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,242 households in 28748, with an average household size of 2.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,911 families living in the 28748 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28748:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,022 266 623 1,331
Average Household Size 3.35 3.94 3.79 1.23
Total Families 2,022 266 623 0
Average Household Size 3.34 3.35 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 2,911 families living in 28748, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28748:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,844 housing units in 28748.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,242 87.57%
Vacant 602 12.43%

19.05% of the total 4,844 housing units in 28748 are rental units. This is approximately 923 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,002 are occupied by the owner - or 61.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28748 is $783.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28748 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    317
  • Less than $500
    124
  • $500 to $999
    658
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    100
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    41
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28748 is $189,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28748 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    204
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    595
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    242
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    558
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    582
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    660
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    145
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28748. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28748 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    244
  • 1940 to 1949
    204
  • 1950 to 1959
    148
  • 1960 to 1969
    172
  • 1970 to 1979
    604
  • 1980 to 1989
    614
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,572
  • 2000 to 2009
    870
  • 2010 to 2013
    416
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28748 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    163
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,119
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,701
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,259

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28748 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28748 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28748.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    33
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    146
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    404
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    546
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,020
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    474
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,272
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    220
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    133
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    460
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    60
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28748 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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