28801 ZIP Code – Asheville, North Carolina
ZIP code 28801 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Asheville, North Carolina, within Buncombe County with a population of approximately 13,498 residents. The median household income is $46,496 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $448,700 are well above the national average, with 37.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,001 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 42% single-family (decreasing), 43% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.8%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 26.2%, well above the national average. About 53.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 43.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28806, 28804, 28805.
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ZIP 28801 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28801 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $448k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,001 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28806 – Asheville
- 28804 – Asheville
- 28805 – Asheville
- 28803 – Asheville
- 28778 – Swannanoa
- 28701 – Alexander
- 28704 – Arden
- 28787 – Weaverville
- 28715 – Candler
- 28730 – Fairview
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28806 | ASHEVILLE | 44,522 | $59,875 |
| 28804 | ASHEVILLE | 24,714 | $79,309 |
| 28805 | ASHEVILLE | 20,017 | $61,404 |
| 28803 | ASHEVILLE | 34,577 | $65,642 |
| 28778 | SWANNANOA | 11,776 | $67,992 |