28761 ZIP Code – Nebo, North Carolina
28761 is a ZIP code serving Nebo, North Carolina in McDowell County with a population of approximately 7,595 residents. The median household income of $51,750 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $166,700, median home values run below the national average, with 84.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $578, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.1%, well below the national average. About 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.7%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 46.4, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28752, 28628, 28655.
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ZIP 28761 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28761 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,595 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $166k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $578 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28752 – Marion
- 28628 – Glen Alpine
- 28655 – Morganton
- 28167 – Union Mills
- 28749 – Little Switzerland
- 28018 – Bostic
- 28762 – Old Fort
- 28777 – Spruce Pine
- 28619 – Drexel
- 28020 – Casar
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28752 | MARION | 30,472 | $53,910 |
| 28628 | GLEN ALPINE | 34 | Not provided |
| 28655 | MORGANTON | 56,692 | $51,689 |
| 28167 | UNION MILLS | 2,142 | $55,387 |
| 28749 | LITTLE SWITZERLAND | 85 | Not provided |