28746 ZIP Code – Lake Lure, North Carolina
ZIP code 28746 is a small ZIP code located in Lake Lure, North Carolina, within Rutherford County with a population of approximately 2,752 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $63,036, which is near the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $413,400, well above the national average, with 88.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,066 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing).
At 5.0%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. About 46.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 60.5, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28720, 28710, 28756.
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ZIP 28746 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28746 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,752 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $413k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,066 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 60.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28720 – Chimney Rock
- 28710 – Bat Cave
- 28756 – Mill Spring
- 28735 – Gerton
- 28711 – Black Mountain
- 28762 – Old Fort
- 28167 – Union Mills
- 28792 – Hendersonville
- 28139 – Rutherfordton
- 28730 – Fairview
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28720 | CHIMNEY ROCK | 144 | $60,417 |
| 28710 | BAT CAVE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28756 | MILL SPRING | 4,244 | $60,049 |
| 28735 | GERTON | 251 | Not provided |
| 28711 | BLACK MOUNTAIN | 12,574 | $69,922 |