28731 ZIP Code
Flat Rock, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28731 |
| City/Town: | Flat Rock |
| County: | Henderson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,506 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,276 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,613 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,389 |
| Median Home Value: | $309,200 |
| Land Area: | 33.1 sq miles
85.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2935, -82.3803 |
Population Information (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,506 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,289 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,217 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 53.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 439 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 268 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 480 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 196 | 2.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 471 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 969 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 833 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 868 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 641 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 627 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,583 | 18.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 937 | 11.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 194 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $309,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $920 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,389 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,578 | 81.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 811 | 18.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,881 | 80.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 697 | 19.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,652 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 433 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 211 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,729 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,251 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 787 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,303 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 938 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,276 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,309 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,281 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,613 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,164 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,844 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 320 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,137 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,071 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 355 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 418 | 10.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,691 | 90.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 139 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 93 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 35 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 182 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 366 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 263 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,055 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 773 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 260 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28731 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 160 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 69 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 295 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 625 | 17.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 353 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 469 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 392 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 722 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 330 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 163 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28731 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,930 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 247 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 92 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 448 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28731 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 72 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 470 | 12.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 388 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 8 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 628 | 16.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 130 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 98 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 294 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 419 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 566 | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 427 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 306 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 38 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.1% | 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 (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,146 | 84.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,978 | 58.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,120 | 48.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,248 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28731 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,297 | 64.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,664 | 46.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,197 | 33.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 175 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 78 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 219 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28731 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,055 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 239 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 42 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 68 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 919 | 20.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28731 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 390 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 919 | 20.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,170 | 26.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 837 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 451 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 153 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 240 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 39 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 157 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28731 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 58 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 245 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,408 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,925 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 599 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 154 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28731 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,081 | 30.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 261 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,905 | 53.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 127 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 177 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28731 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 149 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,212 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,399 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 818 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28731 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 256 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 115 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 134 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 304 | 10.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 592 | 20.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 737 | 25.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 685 | 23.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,512 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $466 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $920 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.38 |
Households (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,578 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,141 | 59.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 355 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 489 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 634 | 17.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 680 | 19.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,842 | 51.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28731 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,738 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 975 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,335 | 62.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 56 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 320 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 553 | 14.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28731 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,356 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 103 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 637 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 198 | 14.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 358 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,195 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 684 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,394 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,225 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 166 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 436 | 35.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 623 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28731 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,937 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,508 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 867 | 57.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 640 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 333 | 22.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,018 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 244 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 488 | 200.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 488 | 200.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 488 | 200.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 18.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 10.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 386 | 158.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28731 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,067 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,352 | 91.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 715 | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 631 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 49 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28731 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,578 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,429 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Flat Rock, NC28731