28806 ZIP Code – Asheville, North Carolina
28806 is a ZIP code serving Asheville, North Carolina in Buncombe County with a population of approximately 44,522 residents. The median household income of $59,875 is near the North Carolina average and below the national average. At $304,000, median home values run above the national average, with 59.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,196 is near the national average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 16% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. An estimated 14.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 44.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 38.2, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28801, 28803, 28804.
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ZIP 28806 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28806 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $304k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,196 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28801 – Asheville
- 28803 – Asheville
- 28804 – Asheville
- 28715 – Candler
- 28704 – Arden
- 28805 – Asheville
- 28701 – Alexander
- 28748 – Leicester
- 28787 – Weaverville
- 28732 – Fletcher
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28801 | ASHEVILLE | 13,498 | $46,496 |
| 28803 | ASHEVILLE | 34,577 | $65,642 |
| 28804 | ASHEVILLE | 24,714 | $79,309 |
| 28715 | CANDLER | 28,859 | $66,025 |
| 28704 | ARDEN | 22,399 | $75,969 |