28901 ZIP Code – Andrews, North Carolina

Located in Andrews, North Carolina, ZIP code 28901 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Cherokee County with a population of approximately 5,560 residents. The median household income is $46,857 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $155,800 are below the national average, with 81.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $913 is below the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing).

The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.8% is above the U.S. average. About 22.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 47.8, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28905, 28781, 28771.

ZIP Code 28901 Data

Population 5,560
Median Household Income $46,857
Median Home Value $155,800
Median Rent $913
Median Age 47.8
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

ZIP 28901 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28901NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population5,56012k10k
Median Household Income$46k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$155k$213k$258k
Median Rent$913$968$1,088
Median Age47.843.343.2
Unemployment Rate6.4%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.8%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher22.0%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28905 MARBLE 3,379 $51,908
28781 TOPTON 914 $40,515
28771 ROBBINSVILLE 7,635 $45,865
28904 HAYESVILLE 10,255 $59,863
28909 WARNE 365 $75,855