28742 ZIP Code – Horse Shoe, North Carolina
28742 is a ZIP code serving Horse Shoe, North Carolina in Henderson County with a population of approximately 3,000 residents. The median household income is $79,904 — above the North Carolina average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $297,300, near the national average, with 79.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $946 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 8.0%, well above the national average. About 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 48.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28759, 28729, 28704.
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ZIP 28742 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28742 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,000 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $297k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $946 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28759 – Mills River
- 28729 – Etowah
- 28704 – Arden
- 28768 – Pisgah Forest
- 28791 – Hendersonville
- 28715 – Candler
- 28758 – Mountain Home
- 28766 – Penrose
- 28739 – Hendersonville
- 28732 – Fletcher
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28759 | MILLS RIVER | 7,514 | $80,566 |
| 28729 | ETOWAH | 3,616 | $89,773 |
| 28704 | ARDEN | 22,399 | $75,969 |
| 28768 | PISGAH FOREST | 6,720 | $63,542 |
| 28791 | HENDERSONVILLE | 15,408 | $78,618 |