28714 ZIP Code
Burnsville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28714 |
| City/Town: | Burnsville |
| County: | Yancey |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,529 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,865 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,333 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,728 |
| Median Home Value: | $198,800 |
| Land Area: | 257.8 sq miles
667.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8783, -82.3049 |
Population Information (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,529 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,184 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,345 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 868 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 870 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 935 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 907 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 796 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,714 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,819 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,063 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,000 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,276 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,495 | 15.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,274 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 512 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $198,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $760 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,728 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,947 | 71.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,781 | 28.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,369 | 77.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,578 | 22.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,153 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 480 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 967 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,210 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,475 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,195 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,854 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 972 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28714 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,865 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,787 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,767 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,333 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,395 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,878 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 500 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,270 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,802 | 69.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,293 | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 783 | 11.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,291 | 92.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 82 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 65 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 430 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 638 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 764 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 955 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 664 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 265 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28714 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 555 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 404 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 665 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 666 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,044 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,300 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 752 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,028 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 255 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 278 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28714 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,549 | 80.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 497 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 202 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 524 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28714 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 158 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 644 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,123 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 38 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 882 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 318 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 92 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 245 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 353 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,753 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 434 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 344 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 494 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,767 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,581 | 58.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,813 | 47.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,617 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28714 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,630 | 66.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,352 | 48.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,900 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 372 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 184 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 869 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28714 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,899 | 70.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 84 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 378 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 99 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 129 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,819 | 18.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28714 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 583 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,539 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,146 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,464 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,334 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 932 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 413 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 456 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 837 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28714 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 802 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,606 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,077 | 52.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 909 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 159 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28714 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 239 | 3.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 963 | 13.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,206 | 31.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,716 | 39.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 791 | 11.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28714 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 258 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,669 | 24.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,599 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,421 | 34.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28714 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 374 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 613 | 11.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 773 | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 942 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,491 | 27.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 864 | 16.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 296 | 5.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28714 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,190 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $364 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $760 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,947 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,773 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,022 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,140 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,775 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,702 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,963 | 42.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28714 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,737 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,744 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,919 | 58.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 409 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 612 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,293 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28714 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,990 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 152 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,343 | 44.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 858 | 28.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 532 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,278 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 760 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,384 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,008 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 313 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,263 | 42.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,432 | 47.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28714 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,010 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,342 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 530 | 39.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 738 | 55.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 307 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28714 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,042 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 40 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 487 | 1217.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 487 | 1217.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 487 | 1217.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 54 | 135.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 65.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 50.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 341 | 852.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28714 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,661 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,798 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 863 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 661 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 179 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28714 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,947 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,943 | 85.5% | 89.4% |
Burnsville, NC28714