28704 ZIP Code
Arden, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28704 |
| City/Town: | Arden |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,399 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,969 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,915 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,076 |
| Median Home Value: | $324,500 |
| Land Area: | 30.1 sq miles
78.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4614, -82.5708 |
Population Information (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,399 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,131 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,268 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,254 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,506 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,368 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,284 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,064 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,901 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,511 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,194 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,238 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,378 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,224 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 958 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 519 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $324,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,275 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,076 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,205 | 74.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,871 | 25.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,804 | 58.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,401 | 41.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,923 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 624 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 635 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,150 | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,822 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,358 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,900 | 24.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,434 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28704 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,969 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,793 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,915 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,140 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,560 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 534 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,889 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,082 | 87.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,117 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 361 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,482 | 78.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,882 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 714 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 262 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,035 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,471 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,293 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,661 | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 534 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28704 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 76 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 190 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 924 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 635 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 989 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,223 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,267 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,428 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 670 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 803 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28704 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,621 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 551 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 376 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,684 | 14.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28704 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,208 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,234 | 10.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,954 | 16.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 598 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 218 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 795 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,170 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,616 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 914 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 172 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 478 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,138 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,518 | 69.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,660 | 29.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,120 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28704 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,532 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,498 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,950 | 23.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 235 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 603 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28704 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,972 | 53.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 345 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 236 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 341 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,268 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 871 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 798 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,245 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28704 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 432 | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,361 | 21.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,401 | 21.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,704 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,196 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,662 | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 633 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 359 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 150 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 178 | 1.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28704 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,436 | 13.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 474 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,028 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,234 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,460 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 444 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28704 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,425 | 29.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 185 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,148 | 62.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 285 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28704 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 351 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,290 | 40.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,981 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,583 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28704 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 149 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 152 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 189 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 379 | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,265 | 26.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,568 | 32.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 984 | 20.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 118 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28704 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,716 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $448 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,275 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,205 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,881 | 47.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,492 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,552 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,350 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,592 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,441 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28704 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,896 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,148 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,192 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 306 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,176 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,096 | 34.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28704 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,681 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 201 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 366 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,274 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,147 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 693 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,415 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,074 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,258 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,596 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 76 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,306 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,214 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28704 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,740 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,534 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 629 | 24.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,507 | 59.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,173 | 46.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 398 | 15.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28704 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,767 | 88.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 318 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,632 | 827.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,632 | 827.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,632 | 827.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 761 | 239.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 14.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,250 | 393.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28704 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,145 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,710 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,435 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,080 | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 891 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 464 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28704 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,205 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,317 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Arden, NC28704