28768 ZIP Code – Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
28768 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, part of Transylvania County with a population of approximately 6,720 residents. The median household income of $63,542 is near the North Carolina average and near the national average. Median home values of $278,600 are near the national average, with 85.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $789, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 12.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 39.9%, above the national average. The median age is 51.9, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28729, 28766, 28742.
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ZIP 28768 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28768 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,720 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $278k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $789 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28729 – Etowah
- 28766 – Penrose
- 28742 – Horse Shoe
- 28708 – Balsam Grove
- 28759 – Mills River
- 28712 – Brevard
- 28739 – Hendersonville
- 28718 – Cedar Mountain
- 28791 – Hendersonville
- 28716 – Canton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28729 | ETOWAH | 3,616 | $89,773 |
| 28766 | PENROSE | 896 | $74,375 |
| 28742 | HORSE SHOE | 3,000 | $79,904 |
| 28708 | BALSAM GROVE | 220 | $41,429 |
| 28759 | MILLS RIVER | 7,514 | $80,566 |