28739 ZIP Code
Hendersonville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28739 |
| City/Town: | Hendersonville |
| County: | Henderson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,244 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,873 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,589 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,092 |
| Median Home Value: | $330,100 |
| Land Area: | 61.0 sq miles
158.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2739, -82.5286 |
Population Information (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,244 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,296 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,948 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 55.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,036 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,195 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,097 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 732 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 481 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,802 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,170 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,086 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,124 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,659 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,995 | 18.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,241 | 10.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 626 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $330,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $939 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,092 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,441 | 85.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,651 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,485 | 79.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,956 | 20.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,703 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 324 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 598 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,463 | 20.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,792 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,597 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,067 | 24.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,862 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28739 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,873 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,093 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,905 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,589 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,015 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,741 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 274 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,803 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,845 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 902 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 978 | 11.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,081 | 89.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 814 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 103 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 113 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,132 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 793 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,474 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 574 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 307 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 530 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28739 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 463 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 492 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 629 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 976 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 857 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,694 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,307 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,618 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 602 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 803 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28739 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,325 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 961 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 103 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 152 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,065 | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28739 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 557 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 809 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 312 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,513 | 17.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 247 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 487 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 854 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,015 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 841 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 646 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 277 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28739 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 (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,760 | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,526 | 68.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,348 | 44.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,328 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28739 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,983 | 63.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,737 | 50.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,373 | 35.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 298 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 203 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 700 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28739 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,390 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 405 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 362 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 541 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 316 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 139 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 25 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 907 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28739 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 629 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,610 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,024 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,999 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,674 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,184 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 941 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 350 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 625 | 5.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28739 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 159 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 620 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,045 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,575 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,416 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 277 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28739 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,355 | 35.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 635 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,973 | 52.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 247 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 158 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28739 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 267 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,998 | 31.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,504 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,672 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28739 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 294 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 206 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 321 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 556 | 7.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,934 | 25.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,447 | 32.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,330 | 17.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 397 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28739 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,536 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $505 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $939 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,441 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,330 | 56.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,271 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,478 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,188 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,957 | 20.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,464 | 47.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28739 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,413 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,642 | 19.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,409 | 64.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 356 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 915 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,376 | 16.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28739 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,546 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 80 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,011 | 56.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 665 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 573 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,409 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,812 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,088 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,117 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 291 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,350 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,476 | 47.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28739 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,091 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,932 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,003 | 34.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,887 | 64.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 931 | 31.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28739 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,388 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 185 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 856 | 462.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 856 | 462.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 856 | 462.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 284 | 153.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 342 | 184.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 74 | 40.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28739 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,208 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,930 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,278 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 912 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 220 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 73 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 73 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28739 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,441 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,135 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
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