28748 ZIP Code – Leicester, North Carolina
28748 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Leicester, North Carolina, part of Buncombe County with a population of approximately 13,049 residents. The median household income is $60,041 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $265,600 is near the national average, with 78.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $964 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 63% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 11.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 38.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28701, 28721, 28806.
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ZIP 28748 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28748 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $265k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $964 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28701 – Alexander
- 28721 – Clyde
- 28806 – Asheville
- 28715 – Candler
- 28804 – Asheville
- 28801 – Asheville
- 28743 – Hot Springs
- 28787 – Weaverville
- 28745 – Lake Junaluska
- 28753 – Marshall
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28701 | ALEXANDER | 5,591 | $89,643 |
| 28721 | CLYDE | 10,540 | $60,479 |
| 28806 | ASHEVILLE | 44,522 | $59,875 |
| 28715 | CANDLER | 28,859 | $66,025 |
| 28804 | ASHEVILLE | 24,714 | $79,309 |