28801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28801 is a zip code in Buncombe County, North Carolina, which covers Asheville and Asheville, with a total population of 14,395 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 28801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28801.

The estimated population of people living in 28801 is 14,395, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,395
+4.37%
+1.29%
2020
13,792
+0.01%
-
2019
13,790
+0.78%
-
2018
13,683
 -3.72% -
2017
14,211
 - -

Population of 28801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28801 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
69.3%
67.5%
 +2.67%
Black/African American
20.5%
25.7%
 -20.23%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.7%
 +3.70%
Asian
1.1%
1.6%
 -31.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
1.9%
 +142.11%
Other
1.3%
0.3%
 +333.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28801 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 28801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 +3.1% 40 +1.78% 39.8 +6.7%
2020 38.7 +2.93% 39.3 +3.15% 37.3 +1.91%
2019 37.6 -2.08% 38.1 -2.56% 36.6 -1.61%
2018 38.4 +1.59% 39.1 +3.17% 37.2 -1.06%
2017 37.8 - 37.9 - 37.6 -

The median age of the 28801 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 28801 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 9 481 -4.64% 685 -2.29% 445 640
10 to 19 685 -23.99% 620 +8.72% 465 636
20 to 29 1,132 -5.21% 1,544 -14.46% 1,071 1,324
30 to 39 1,434 +8.13% 1,020 +7.89% 1,550 1,089
40 to 49 1,043 -16.96% 823 -16.84% 875 663
50 to 59 951 +19.96% 939 +22.69% 1,097 1,155
60 to 69 758 +15.63% 940 -0.04% 873 933
70+ 434 +48.47% 722 +22.58% 684 895

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28801 zip code is $44,860.00.

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 28801.

  • Under 25
    $24,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,566.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,484.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,435.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28801 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 28801, 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 28801 is currently $73,231.00.

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.

7.79% of households in 28801 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 28801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28801 is $37,118.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28801 by the total population of 28801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28801 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
    21.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28801 zip over the age of 16 is 12,659.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% 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 28801 is 60.50%.

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 28801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 450 52.20% 4.30%
20 to 24 years 1,028 80.90% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 1,367 86.30% 11.90%
30 to 34 years 1,331 68.80% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 2,126 78.90% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 1,773 83.50% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,199 67.20% 5.30%
60 to 64 years 864 43.80% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,659 22.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 862 8.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28801. 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 9,234 67.10% 2.30%
Black or African American 2,413 51.20% 10.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 79.50% 22.90%
Asian 155 78.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 235 42.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 578 44.50% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 298 70.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,018 66.90% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28801 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 28801 is 7,659, with median earnings of $34,778.00.

Women in 28801 are earning approximately 76.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,659 $34,778.00
Male 3,902 $40,452.00
Female 3,757 $30,848.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28801 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 661 $57,708.00
Business and Financial 395 $70,893.00
Computer and Mathematical 293 $58,618.00
Architecture and Engineering 185 $73,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 117 $110,317.00
Community and Social Service 325 $36,694.00
Legal 113 $67,070.00
Educational and Library 451 $42,652.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 521 $42,097.00
Healthcare Practitioners 727 $65,114.00
Healthcare Support 103 $23,802.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $63,456.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,036 $19,183.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 239 $15,664.00
Personal Care and Service 275 $21,042.00
Sales 674 $22,594.00
Office and Administrative Support 588 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 188 $21,027.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $26,875.00
Production 421 $30,046.00
Transportation and Material Moving 130 $40,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28801 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 28801.

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 306 $74,444.00 355 $48,854.00
Business and Financial 229 $88,420.00 166 $52,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 188 $46,563.00 105 $67,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $74,524.00 29 $62,132.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 97 $110,690.00 20 $25,833.00
Community and Social Service 56 $23,333.00 269 $37,286.00
Legal 71 $69,250.00 42 $54,688.00
Educational and Library 195 $35,313.00 256 $42,866.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 333 $43,304.00 188 $31,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 271 $165,625.00 456 $58,500.00
Healthcare Support 10 $24,375.00 93 $23,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 459 $25,036.00 577 $16,804.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 143 $26,023.00 96 $10,556.00
Personal Care and Service 64 $21,875.00 211 $20,375.00
Sales 314 $24,429.00 360 $19,352.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $33,209.00 381 $41,319.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $20,982.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $27,266.00 5 $0.00
Production 373 $30,972.00 48 $25,227.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $40,786.00 40 $39,286.00

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 6,544 households in 28801, with an average household size of 2.05 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 2,360 families living in the 28801 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 28801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,702 205 453 4,184
Average Household Size 2.85 3.2 4.09 1.45
Total Families 1,702 205 453 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.73 3.83 0

Poverty

Of the 2,360 families living in 28801, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28801:

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 8,351 housing units in 28801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,544 78.36%
Vacant 1,807 21.64%

47.62% of the total 8,351 housing units in 28801 are rental units. This is approximately 3,977 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,461 are occupied by the owner - or 29.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28801 is $966.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28801 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
    106
  • Less than $500
    1,157
  • $500 to $999
    916
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,236
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    409
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    194
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    40
  • $3,000 or more
    25

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28801 is $370,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    32
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    97
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    242
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    443
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    927
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    576
  • $1,000,000 or more
    144

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,385
  • 1940 to 1949
    320
  • 1950 to 1959
    520
  • 1960 to 1969
    556
  • 1970 to 1979
    893
  • 1980 to 1989
    697
  • 1990 to 1999
    555
  • 2000 to 2009
    760
  • 2010 to 2013
    585
  • 2014 or later
    80

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 28801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,262
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,726
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,870
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    686

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28801 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28801.

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
    111
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,131
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,932
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,770
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    696
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    166
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    132
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    76
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    80
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    74
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    61
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

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