28712 ZIP Code
Brevard, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28712 |
| City/Town: | Brevard |
| County: | Transylvania |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,199 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,084 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,146 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,927 |
| Median Home Value: | $327,800 |
| Land Area: | 116.2 sq miles
301.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1733, -82.7708 |
Population Information (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,199 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,683 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,516 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 704 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 846 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 656 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,161 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,179 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,927 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,809 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,053 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,288 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,878 | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,257 | 16.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,474 | 12.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 967 | 4.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $327,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $876 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,927 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,935 | 81.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,992 | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,380 | 71.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,555 | 28.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,653 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 297 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 668 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,376 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,975 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,404 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,641 | 23.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,292 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,084 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,551 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,857 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,146 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,015 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,651 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 364 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,717 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,352 | 73.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,282 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 984 | 11.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,028 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,284 | 6.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 58 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 196 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 626 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 406 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 455 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 271 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 113 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28712 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 418 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 474 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 703 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 834 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,284 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,718 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,075 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,391 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 506 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 532 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28712 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,285 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 707 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 32 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 227 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 122 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 856 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28712 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 758 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 906 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 66 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 995 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 316 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 479 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 628 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,096 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,197 | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 626 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 347 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,595 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,162 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,376 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,172 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28712 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,690 | 63.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,708 | 52.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,313 | 37.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 305 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 196 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 967 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28712 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,034 | 73.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 197 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 206 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 378 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 334 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 52 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 474 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,167 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 85 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28712 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 462 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,575 | 14.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,390 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,992 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,829 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,277 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 848 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 963 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 539 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28712 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 338 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 478 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,132 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,223 | 47.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,322 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 434 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28712 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,584 | 17.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 666 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,670 | 63.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 561 | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 385 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28712 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 527 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,911 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,554 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,943 | 21.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28712 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 274 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 332 | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 332 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 540 | 8.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,425 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,253 | 35.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,107 | 17.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 117 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28712 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,520 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $445 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $876 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,935 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,388 | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 924 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,214 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,864 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,708 | 19.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,687 | 52.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28712 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,489 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,436 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,619 | 54.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 304 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 842 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,851 | 21.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28712 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,527 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 223 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,206 | 34.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 786 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,084 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,355 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,068 | 11.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,767 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,131 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 259 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 869 | 27.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,003 | 64.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28712 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,134 | 79.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,802 | 18.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,907 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,705 | 44.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 954 | 25.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 190 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28712 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,795 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 111 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 404 | 364.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 404 | 364.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 404 | 364.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 167 | 150.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 28.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 174 | 156.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 24.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28712 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,495 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,078 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 417 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 238 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 146 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28712 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,935 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,076 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
Brevard, NC28712