28715 ZIP Code
Candler, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28715 |
| City/Town: | Candler |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,859 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,025 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,915 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,274 |
| Median Home Value: | $270,100 |
| Land Area: | 78.0 sq miles
202.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5120, -82.7117 |
Population Information (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,859 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,969 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,890 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,440 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,555 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,049 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,748 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,626 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,118 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,793 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,779 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,977 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,946 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,549 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,458 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 821 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $270,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,175 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,274 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,315 | 84.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,959 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,635 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,680 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,441 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,296 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,502 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,063 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,106 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,097 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,058 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28715 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,025 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,653 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,715 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,915 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,117 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,594 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 509 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,360 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,879 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,650 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 968 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,042 | 90.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 280 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 134 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 342 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,011 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,249 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,244 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,549 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 152 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 502 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28715 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 383 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 362 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 887 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 808 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,455 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,180 | 21.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,079 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,583 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 898 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 680 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28715 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,618 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,072 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 39 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 96 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,514 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28715 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 201 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,497 | 11.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,290 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 331 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,985 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 353 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 236 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 498 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,519 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,911 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,622 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 591 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 560 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 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 (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,540 | 85.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,873 | 61.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,307 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,146 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28715 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,593 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,752 | 36.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,236 | 31.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 337 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,017 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28715 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,404 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 262 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 124 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 83 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 195 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 97 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 206 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,903 | 23.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28715 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,269 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,488 | 20.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,676 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,354 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,321 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,113 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 691 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 314 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,048 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28715 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 168 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 507 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,619 | 29.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,651 | 54.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 984 | 8.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 345 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28715 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,132 | 11.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 519 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,864 | 66.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,442 | 14.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 273 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28715 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 166 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,045 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,150 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,954 | 28.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28715 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 753 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 487 | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 507 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 920 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,797 | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,069 | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 954 | 12.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 148 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28715 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,437 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $434 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,175 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,315 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,770 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,765 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,529 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,509 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,907 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,695 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28715 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,441 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,519 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,059 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 460 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,284 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,191 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28715 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,875 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 406 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,712 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,495 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,031 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,714 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,129 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,686 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,275 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 247 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,975 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,053 | 48.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28715 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,569 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,086 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,193 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 848 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 633 | 30.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28715 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,180 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 368 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,679 | 456.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,679 | 456.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,679 | 456.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 400 | 108.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 8.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,057 | 287.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28715 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,419 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,459 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,960 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,752 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 147 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 46 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28715 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,315 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,557 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Candler, NC28715