28766 ZIP Code – Penrose, North Carolina
28766 is a ZIP code serving Penrose, North Carolina in Transylvania County with a population of approximately 896 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $74,375, which is above the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Median home values of $283,800 are near the national average, with 83.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $945 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing).
An estimated 15.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 20.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 56.7, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28739, 28729, 28718.
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ZIP 28766 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28766 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 896 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $283k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $945 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28739 – Hendersonville
- 28729 – Etowah
- 28718 – Cedar Mountain
- 28768 – Pisgah Forest
- 28790 – Zirconia
- 28759 – Mills River
- 28791 – Hendersonville
- 28712 – Brevard
- 28742 – Horse Shoe
- 28758 – Mountain Home
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28739 | HENDERSONVILLE | 21,244 | $68,873 |
| 28729 | ETOWAH | 3,616 | $89,773 |
| 28718 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 562 | $67,892 |
| 28768 | PISGAH FOREST | 6,720 | $63,542 |
| 28790 | ZIRCONIA | 3,358 | $95,352 |