28805 ZIP Code – Asheville, North Carolina
ZIP code 28805 is a large ZIP code located in Asheville, North Carolina, within Buncombe County with a population of approximately 20,017 residents. At $61,404, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $332,600, above the national average, with 64.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,149 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.4%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 13.3% is near the U.S. average. An estimated 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 45.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28778, 28801, 28804.
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ZIP 28805 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28805 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $332k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,149 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28778 – Swannanoa
- 28801 – Asheville
- 28804 – Asheville
- 28803 – Asheville
- 28806 – Asheville
- 28787 – Weaverville
- 28730 – Fairview
- 28757 – Montreat
- 28711 – Black Mountain
- 28701 – Alexander
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28778 | SWANNANOA | 11,776 | $67,992 |
| 28801 | ASHEVILLE | 13,498 | $46,496 |
| 28804 | ASHEVILLE | 24,714 | $79,309 |
| 28803 | ASHEVILLE | 34,577 | $65,642 |
| 28806 | ASHEVILLE | 44,522 | $59,875 |