28705 ZIP Code
Bakersville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28705 |
| City/Town: | Bakersville |
| County: | Mitchell |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,708 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,198 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,365 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,914 |
| Median Home Value: | $200,900 |
| Land Area: | 124.2 sq miles
321.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0352, -82.1515 |
Population Information (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,708 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,310 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,398 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 177 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 292 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 448 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 361 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 548 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 634 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 644 | 9.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 830 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 397 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 543 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,054 | 15.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 494 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 286 | 4.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $200,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $853 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,914 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,830 | 72.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,084 | 27.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,306 | 81.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 524 | 18.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,882 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 191 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 284 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,498 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,340 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 466 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 572 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 531 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,198 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,400 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,898 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,365 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,172 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,910 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 262 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,547 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,085 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 624 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 193 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,370 | 95.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 69 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 25 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 19 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 208 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 160 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 185 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 39 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 132 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 123 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 187 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 215 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 244 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 577 | 20.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 520 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 300 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 404 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 205 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 55 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,422 | 83.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 223 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 32 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 144 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 276 | 9.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 119 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 210 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 7 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 226 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 107 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 61 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 229 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,096 | 37.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 125 | 4.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 219 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 211 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.4% | 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 (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,081 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,517 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,885 | 43.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 627 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,808 | 63.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,497 | 52.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 788 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 126 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 34 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 355 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,128 | 79.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 75 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 17 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 55 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 68 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 560 | 14.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 201 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 533 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 686 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 501 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 466 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 335 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 291 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 405 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 496 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 3 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 241 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,318 | 33.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,953 | 49.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 298 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 101 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 88 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 514 | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 851 | 30.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 998 | 35.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 372 | 13.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 219 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 691 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 815 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,105 | 39.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 59 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 233 | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 323 | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 530 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 686 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 322 | 14.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 153 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,129 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $385 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $853 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,830 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,507 | 53.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 359 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 351 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 875 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 578 | 20.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,368 | 48.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,798 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 837 | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,658 | 59.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 90 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 195 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 658 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,628 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 61 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 50 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 591 | 36.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 215 | 13.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 711 | 43.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,608 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 514 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,708 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,122 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 69 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 396 | 35.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 657 | 58.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,380 | 95.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 304 | 4.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 34 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 252 | 82.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 86 | 28.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,668 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 40 | 235.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 40 | 235.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 40 | 235.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 10 | 58.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 35.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 41.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 11.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,531 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,432 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 99 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 34 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 51 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,830 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,365 | 83.6% | 89.4% |
Bakersville, NC28705