28791 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28791, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28791 is a zip code in Henderson County, North Carolina, which covers Hendersonville and Hoopers Creek, with a total population of 15,067 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 28791 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28791.

The estimated population of people living in 28791 is 15,067, with a median age of 50.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28791 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,067
+0.59%
+1.10%
2020
14,978
 -3.54% -
2019
15,528
+3.84%
-
2018
14,954
+0.34%
-
2017
14,903
 - -

Population of 28791 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28791 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
83.7%
85%
 -1.53%
Black/African American
2.2%
4.4%
 -50.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.5%
7%
 +50.00%
Asian
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.8%
 -11.11%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28791 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 28791 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28791 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28791 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.6 +1% 49.5 +3.99% 51.7 +0.58%
2020 50.1 -0.2% 47.6 +0.63% 51.4 -0.96%
2019 50.2 -3.46% 47.3 -3.07% 51.9 -3.71%
2018 52 -1.33% 48.8 -3.17% 53.9 +0.19%
2017 52.7 - 50.4 - 53.8 -

The median age of the 28791 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 28791 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 9 646 -27.08% 494 +11.43% 431 530
10 to 19 578 +71.57% 723 +26.13% 1,069 833
20 to 29 641 +2.59% 794 -48.29% 655 473
30 to 39 786 -10.1% 628 +53.09% 706 1,027
40 to 49 764 +16.94% 932 -19.23% 859 753
50 to 59 955 +18.99% 1,096 +22.97% 1,124 1,360
60 to 69 1,216 -10.03% 1,577 -28.42% 1,096 1,171
70+ 1,291 +3.53% 1,782 -7.66% 1,335 1,645

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28791 zip code is $69,855.00.

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 28791.

  • Under 25
    $39,671.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,864.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,756.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,647.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28791 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 28791, 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 28791 is currently $95,324.00.

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.

6.65% of households in 28791 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 28791 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28791 is $42,501.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28791 by the total population of 28791.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28791 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28791 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
    19.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28791 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28791 zip over the age of 16 is 13,157.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% 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 28791 is 57.10%.

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 28791 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 953 67.80% 3.10%
20 to 24 years 553 60.80% 10.70%
25 to 29 years 575 100.00% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 931 89.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,461 88.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,436 89.30% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,001 71.70% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 1,222 47.20% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 2,205 20.10% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,820 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28791. 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 11,976 58.40% 2.50%
Black or African American 320 58.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 168 79.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 64 42.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 618 57.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,293 71.50% 0.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,065 57.00% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28791 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 28791 is 7,515, with median earnings of $36,437.00.

Women in 28791 are earning approximately 90.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,515 $36,437.00
Male 3,959 $38,393.00
Female 3,556 $34,612.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28791 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 979 $82,660.00
Business and Financial 335 $61,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 155 $93,393.00
Architecture and Engineering 128 $56,522.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $51,979.00
Community and Social Service 132 $41,625.00
Legal 85 $65,547.00
Educational and Library 489 $40,655.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 166 $53,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 393 $69,397.00
Healthcare Support 156 $16,864.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 630 $12,946.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 620 $13,531.00
Personal Care and Service 156 $25,720.00
Sales 1,035 $25,240.00
Office and Administrative Support 610 $35,893.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 314 $27,041.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $38,594.00
Production 572 $44,659.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $22,232.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28791 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 28791.

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 487 $100,972.00 492 $53,953.00
Business and Financial 163 $79,107.00 172 $46,136.00
Computer and Mathematical 138 $96,429.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 128 $56,522.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $52,292.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 60 $34,329.00 72 $48,611.00
Legal 16 $0.00 69 $56,797.00
Educational and Library 91 $50,234.00 398 $35,962.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $34,438.00 123 $54,044.00
Healthcare Practitioners 96 $94,167.00 297 $69,129.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 148 $16,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 316 $11,746.00 314 $20,463.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 488 $13,547.00 132 $13,516.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $2,499.00 113 $26,547.00
Sales 517 $50,536.00 518 $17,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $33,516.00 453 $36,458.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 314 $27,041.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $38,594.00 0 $0.00
Production 405 $44,943.00 167 $34,653.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $22,232.00 0 $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 6,588 households in 28791, with an average household size of 2.26 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 4,360 families living in the 28791 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 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 28791:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,734 136 490 2,228
Average Household Size 2.8 3.52 2.98 1.12
Total Families 3,734 136 490 0
Average Household Size 2.77 3.17 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 4,360 families living in 28791, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28791:

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 7,367 housing units in 28791.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,588 89.43%
Vacant 779 10.57%

18.57% of the total 7,367 housing units in 28791 are rental units. This is approximately 1,368 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,108 are occupied by the owner - or 69.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28791 is $954.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28791 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
    112
  • Less than $500
    66
  • $500 to $999
    796
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    267
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    169
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    44

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28791 is $270,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28791 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    218
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    383
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    689
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,621
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,622
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    430
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28791. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28791 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    398
  • 1940 to 1949
    319
  • 1950 to 1959
    997
  • 1960 to 1969
    443
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,505
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,440
  • 1990 to 1999
    832
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,055
  • 2010 to 2013
    378
  • 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 28791 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    145
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,018
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,614
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,811

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28791 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28791 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28791.

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
    329
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    701
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,098
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,320
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,570
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    368
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    685
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    176
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    214
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    255
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    191
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28791 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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