28762 ZIP Code – Old Fort, North Carolina
28762 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Old Fort, North Carolina, part of McDowell County with a population of approximately 6,617 residents. At $53,553, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $147,600 is well below the national average, with 77.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $735 is below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 10.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 12.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 54.5, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28770, 28711, 28757.
ZIP Code 28762 Data
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ZIP 28762 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28762 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,617 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $147k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $735 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28770 – Ridgecrest
- 28711 – Black Mountain
- 28757 – Montreat
- 28752 – Marion
- 28746 – Lake Lure
- 28778 – Swannanoa
- 28730 – Fairview
- 28710 – Bat Cave
- 28735 – Gerton
- 28720 – Chimney Rock
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28770 | RIDGECREST | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28711 | BLACK MOUNTAIN | 12,574 | $69,922 |
| 28757 | MONTREAT | 442 | Not provided |
| 28752 | MARION | 30,472 | $53,910 |
| 28746 | LAKE LURE | 2,752 | $63,036 |