28711 ZIP Code
Black Mountain, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28711 |
| City/Town: | Black Mountain |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,574 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,922 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,976 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,475 |
| Median Home Value: | $320,900 |
| Land Area: | 103.9 sq miles
269.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6006, -82.2697 |
Population Information (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,574 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,523 | 43.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,051 | 56.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 58.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 391 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 657 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 223 | 1.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 405 | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 215 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,137 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,412 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,338 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 836 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,341 | 10.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,270 | 18.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,311 | 10.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,038 | 8.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $320,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,277 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,475 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,462 | 73.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,013 | 26.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,729 | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,733 | 31.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,683 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 412 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 407 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,205 | 20.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,312 | 12.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 701 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,251 | 30.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,395 | 22.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28711 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,922 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,585 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,976 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,229 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,115 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 108 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,904 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 564 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 622 | 12.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,647 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 243 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 151 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 479 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 260 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 109 | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 35 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28711 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 203 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 351 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 609 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 359 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 549 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 757 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 929 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 980 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 256 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 469 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28711 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,810 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 253 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 229 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 34 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 698 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28711 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 325 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 492 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 53 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 666 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 87 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 257 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 657 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,229 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 504 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 538 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 114 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,136 | 88.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,730 | 61.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,643 | 44.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 808 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28711 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,027 | 55.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,913 | 53.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,939 | 35.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 188 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 67 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 262 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28711 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,728 | 76.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 200 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 145 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 113 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 179 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 387 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 184 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 426 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 113 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28711 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 93 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 652 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,037 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,421 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,224 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,075 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 450 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 495 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 358 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 670 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28711 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 686 | 9.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 511 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,946 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,331 | 44.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 822 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28711 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 680 | 12.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 285 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,842 | 70.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 286 | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 341 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28711 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 606 | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,566 | 28.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,512 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 778 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28711 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 87 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 267 | 7.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 156 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,053 | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,363 | 36.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 573 | 15.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 89 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28711 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,557 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $446 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,277 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,462 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,790 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 660 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 768 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,608 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 863 | 15.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,990 | 54.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28711 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,835 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,155 | 23.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,778 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 213 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 658 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,650 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28711 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,832 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 86 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 709 | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 313 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 595 | 32.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,006 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 793 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,944 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,299 | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 35 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 872 | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,392 | 60.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28711 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,060 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,423 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 453 | 31.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 935 | 65.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 669 | 47.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28711 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,265 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 91 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 309 | 339.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 309 | 339.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 309 | 339.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 189 | 207.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 31.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 71 | 78.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28711 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,183 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,884 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 299 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 57 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 188 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 38 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28711 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,462 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,665 | 85.4% | 89.4% |
Black Mountain, NC28711