28729 ZIP Code – Etowah, North Carolina
ZIP code 28729 is a small ZIP code located in Etowah, North Carolina, within Henderson County with a population of approximately 3,616 residents. The median household income of $89,773 is above the North Carolina average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $300,800, above the national average, with 87.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,641 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing).
About 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 48.2, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28759, 28739, 28766.
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ZIP 28729 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28729 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,616 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $300k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,641 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28759 – Mills River
- 28739 – Hendersonville
- 28766 – Penrose
- 28791 – Hendersonville
- 28742 – Horse Shoe
- 28768 – Pisgah Forest
- 28758 – Mountain Home
- 28704 – Arden
- 28790 – Zirconia
- 28718 – Cedar Mountain
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28759 | MILLS RIVER | 7,514 | $80,566 |
| 28739 | HENDERSONVILLE | 21,244 | $68,873 |
| 28766 | PENROSE | 896 | $74,375 |
| 28791 | HENDERSONVILLE | 15,408 | $78,618 |
| 28742 | HORSE SHOE | 3,000 | $79,904 |