28731 ZIP Code – Flat Rock, North Carolina
ZIP code 28731 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, within Henderson County with a population of approximately 8,506 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $68,276, which is near the North Carolina average and near the national figure. The median home value of $309,200 is above the national average, with 85.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $920 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, above the national average. About 37.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 52.6, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28726, 28773, 28792.
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ZIP 28731 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28731 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,506 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $309k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $920 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28726 – East Flat Rock
- 28773 – Saluda
- 28792 – Hendersonville
- 28791 – Hendersonville
- 28758 – Mountain Home
- 28790 – Zirconia
- 28739 – Hendersonville
- 28756 – Mill Spring
- 28720 – Chimney Rock
- 28732 – Fletcher
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28726 | EAST FLAT ROCK | 3,924 | $52,463 |
| 28773 | SALUDA | 2,949 | $66,298 |
| 28792 | HENDERSONVILLE | 35,885 | $52,327 |
| 28791 | HENDERSONVILLE | 15,408 | $78,618 |
| 28758 | MOUNTAIN HOME | Not provided | Not provided |