28701 ZIP Code – Alexander, North Carolina
28701 is a ZIP code serving Alexander, North Carolina in Buncombe County with a population of approximately 5,591 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $89,643, which is above the North Carolina average and above the national figure. Median home values of $283,800 are near the national average, with 86.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $987 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average. An estimated 5.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28804, 28787, 28748.
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ZIP 28701 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28701 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,591 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $283k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $987 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28804 – Asheville
- 28787 – Weaverville
- 28748 – Leicester
- 28801 – Asheville
- 28806 – Asheville
- 28805 – Asheville
- 28753 – Marshall
- 28754 – Mars Hill
- 28709 – Barnardsville
- 28715 – Candler
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28804 | ASHEVILLE | 24,714 | $79,309 |
| 28787 | WEAVERVILLE | 23,208 | $67,833 |
| 28748 | LEICESTER | 13,049 | $60,041 |
| 28801 | ASHEVILLE | 13,498 | $46,496 |
| 28806 | ASHEVILLE | 44,522 | $59,875 |