28768 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28768, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28768 is a zip code in Transylvania County, North Carolina, which covers Boyd, Brevard, Catheys Creek, Dunns Rock, and Little River, with a total population of 7,302 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 28768 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28768.

The estimated population of people living in 28768 is 7,302, with a median age of 52.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28768 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,302
 -7.84% -1.34%
2020
7,923
+5.58%
-
2019
7,504
+1.57%
-
2018
7,388
 -0.18% -
2017
7,401
 - -

Population of 28768 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28768 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
93.3%
90.8%
 +2.75%
Black/African American
1%
3.5%
 -71.43%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
4%
 -2.50%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28768 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 28768 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28768 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28768 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.2 -0.95% 48.6 -0.41% 52.9 -3.82%
2020 52.7 +6.46% 48.8 +1.24% 55 +8.27%
2019 49.5 -2.56% 48.2 -1.43% 50.8 -3.05%
2018 50.8 -1.36% 48.9 -0.41% 52.4 -1.87%
2017 51.5 - 49.1 - 53.4 -

The median age of the 28768 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 28768 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 9 362 -7.68% 310 +27.37% 329 399
10 to 19 379 -1.78% 437 -37.5% 369 285
20 to 29 344 -19.76% 364 -68.34% 269 169
30 to 39 364 -7.1% 363 +28.15% 335 475
40 to 49 369 +59.6% 248 +21.34% 625 287
50 to 59 492 -23.62% 728 -39.66% 382 474
60 to 69 753 +23.11% 659 +17.83% 909 781
70+ 505 +20.3% 724 -8.9% 600 614

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28768 zip code is $60,795.00.

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 28768.

  • Under 25
    $30,859.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,582.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,298.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,778.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28768 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 28768, 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 28768 is currently $75,615.00.

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.

4.85% of households in 28768 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 28768 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28768 is $31,263.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28768 by the total population of 28768.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28768 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28768 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
    11.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28768 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28768 zip over the age of 16 is 6,024.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% 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 28768 is 47.40%.

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 28768 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 104 33.70% 17.10%
20 to 24 years 179 43.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 259 97.70% 32.00%
30 to 34 years 296 81.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 995 94.20% 11.70%
45 to 54 years 808 73.30% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 479 82.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 594 40.90% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 1,636 18.60% 10.50%
75 years and over 674 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28768. 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 5,734 51.20% 8.40%
Black or African American 75 37.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 205 68.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 158 87.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,702 51.00% 8.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28768 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 28768 is 2,858, with median earnings of $36,658.00.

Women in 28768 are earning approximately 64.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,858 $36,658.00
Male 1,546 $43,952.00
Female 1,312 $28,182.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28768 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 259 $58,242.00
Business and Financial 177 $57,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $95,577.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $38,661.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $17,768.00
Community and Social Service 100 $57,125.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 143 $43,681.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $54,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 181 $49,141.00
Healthcare Support 57 $28,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 156 $21,933.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $32,000.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $5,066.00
Sales 321 $15,910.00
Office and Administrative Support 408 $35,031.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $38,235.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $22,045.00
Production 195 $32,139.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $55,526.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28768 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 28768.

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 221 $59,047.00 38 $38,500.00
Business and Financial 129 $88,164.00 48 $51,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $96,923.00 28 $75,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $7,292.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 31 $9,583.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 57 $50,250.00
Legal 7 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $75,110.00 68 $19,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $18,409.00 39 $128,050.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $67,031.00 154 $48,438.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 36 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 97 $0.00 59 $23,705.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 84 $39,392.00 58 $28,274.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 39 $5,066.00
Sales 103 $27,417.00 218 $15,516.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $46,500.00 368 $34,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $38,235.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $22,045.00 0 $0.00
Production 181 $32,091.00 14 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $56,513.00 15 $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 2,950 households in 28768, with an average household size of 2.47 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 2,087 families living in the 28768 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 28768:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,675 221 191 863
Average Household Size 2.81 4.5 3.01 1.17
Total Families 1,675 221 191 0
Average Household Size 2.81 3.99 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 2,087 families living in 28768, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28768:

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 3,835 housing units in 28768.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,950 76.92%
Vacant 885 23.08%

7.59% of the total 3,835 housing units in 28768 are rental units. This is approximately 291 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,565 are occupied by the owner - or 66.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28768 is $741.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28768 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
    94
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    251
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28768 is $239,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28768 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    114
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    421
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    261
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    268
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    543
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    782
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    176
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28768. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28768 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    150
  • 1940 to 1949
    125
  • 1950 to 1959
    313
  • 1960 to 1969
    257
  • 1970 to 1979
    792
  • 1980 to 1989
    804
  • 1990 to 1999
    532
  • 2000 to 2009
    649
  • 2010 to 2013
    213
  • 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 28768 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    139
  • 1 vehicle available
    672
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,345
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    794

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28768 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28768 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28768.

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
    20
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    351
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    275
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    633
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    143
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    225
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    380
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    65
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    130
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    178
  • 90 or more minutes
    35

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28768 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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