28754 ZIP Code
Mars Hill, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28754 |
| City/Town: | Mars Hill |
| County: | Madison |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,590 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,547 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,109 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,662 |
| Median Home Value: | $278,900 |
| Land Area: | 87.3 sq miles
226.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8769, -82.5144 |
Population Information (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,590 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,022 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,568 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 274 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 530 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 285 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 750 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 922 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,211 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,030 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,122 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 622 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 666 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,327 | 13.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 661 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 190 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $278,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $807 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,662 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,569 | 76.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,093 | 23.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,679 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 890 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,829 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 226 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 462 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,163 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,286 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 409 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,180 | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,103 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28754 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,547 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,453 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,663 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,109 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,643 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,529 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 114 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,763 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,405 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 904 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 210 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,886 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 171 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 47 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 41 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 412 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 292 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 428 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 269 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 86 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28754 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 239 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 223 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 274 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 377 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 434 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 442 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 557 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 585 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 224 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 214 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28754 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,437 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 351 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 473 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28754 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 415 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 256 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 110 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 643 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 142 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 16 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 221 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 434 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,362 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 281 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 222 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 394 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 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 (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,503 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,242 | 65.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,779 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 978 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28754 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,484 | 69.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,544 | 43.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,030 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 176 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 37 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 511 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28754 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,415 | 73.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 78 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 214 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 69 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 120 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 698 | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28754 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 259 | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 734 | 15.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 858 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,029 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 785 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 303 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 239 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 111 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 328 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28754 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 246 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,371 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,234 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 656 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 141 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28754 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 206 | 5.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 594 | 16.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,800 | 50.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 602 | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 316 | 8.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28754 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 197 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,103 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,104 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,165 | 32.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28754 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 223 | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 305 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 329 | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 543 | 20.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 821 | 30.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 280 | 10.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 99 | 3.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28754 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,698 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $807 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,569 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,823 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 455 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 763 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 818 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 767 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,418 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28754 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,376 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,734 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,021 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 112 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 474 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 985 | 22.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28754 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,457 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 95 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 94 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 608 | 24.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 402 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,258 | 51.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,177 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 712 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,481 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,722 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 76 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 910 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 736 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28754 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,529 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 997 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 254 | 25.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 707 | 70.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 287 | 28.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28754 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,415 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 137 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 175 | 127.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 175 | 127.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 175 | 127.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 87 | 63.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 52 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 19.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28754 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,316 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,165 | 98.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 151 | 1.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 111 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 27 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28754 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,569 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,152 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
Mars Hill, NC28754