28712 ZIP Code – Brevard, North Carolina

ZIP code 28712 is a large ZIP code located in Brevard, North Carolina, within Transylvania County with a population of approximately 20,199 residents. The median household income of $61,084 is near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $327,800 are above the national average, with 67.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $876 is below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

At 4.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 53.9, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28772, 28718, 28708.

ZIP Code 28712 Data

Population 20,199
Median Household Income $61,084
Median Home Value $327,800
Median Rent $876
Median Age 53.9
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

ZIP 28712 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28712NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population20k12k10k
Median Household Income$61k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$327k$213k$258k
Median Rent$876$968$1,088
Median Age53.943.343.2
Unemployment Rate4.1%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.9%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher40.2%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28772 ROSMAN 1,057 $70,000
28718 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 562 $67,892
28708 BALSAM GROVE 220 $41,429
28747 LAKE TOXAWAY 2,269 $58,400
28768 PISGAH FOREST 6,720 $63,542