28777 ZIP Code
Spruce Pine, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28777 |
| City/Town: | Spruce Pine |
| County: | Mitchell |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,723 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,154 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,996 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,850 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,700 |
| Land Area: | 71.8 sq miles
185.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9077, -82.0653 |
Population Information (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,723 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,480 | 60.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,243 | 39.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 529 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 495 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 321 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 466 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 378 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,651 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,419 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,661 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,062 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 773 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,193 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 549 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 226 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $623 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,850 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,769 | 77.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,081 | 22.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,973 | 78.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 796 | 21.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,534 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 355 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 775 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,070 | 36.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,124 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 791 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 970 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 449 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28777 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,154 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,992 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,131 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,996 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,170 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,960 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 210 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,137 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,178 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 616 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 166 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,140 | 85.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 527 | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 458 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 450 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 570 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 989 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 908 | 8.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28777 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 285 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 432 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 296 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 381 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 696 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 701 | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 398 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 190 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 146 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28777 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,901 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 603 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 116 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 174 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28777 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 198 | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 185 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 811 | 20.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 63 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 438 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 124 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 126 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 166 | 4.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 894 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 372 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 276 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 227 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28777 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 (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,451 | 69.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,265 | 49.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,422 | 31.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,107 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28777 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,502 | 66.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,504 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 981 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 264 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 72 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 586 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28777 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,283 | 67.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 90 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 125 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 92 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 22 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 18 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,045 | 21.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28777 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 129 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 584 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 781 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 760 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 780 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 541 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 715 | 14.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 242 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 304 | 6.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28777 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 26 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 383 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,399 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,653 | 54.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 350 | 7.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 39 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28777 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 205 | 5.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 498 | 13.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,522 | 40.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,080 | 28.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 415 | 11.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28777 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 297 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,160 | 30.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,319 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 993 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28777 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 154 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 13.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 505 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 531 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 710 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 499 | 16.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 119 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28777 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,289 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $342 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $623 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,769 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,962 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 660 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 606 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,056 | 28.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 913 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,455 | 38.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28777 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,846 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,907 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,324 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 159 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,356 | 23.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 529 | 9.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28777 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,616 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 175 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 62 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 613 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 408 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 358 | 22.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,036 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 734 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,558 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,581 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 146 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 724 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 711 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28777 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,375 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,257 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 321 | 25.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 936 | 74.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 211 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28777 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,974 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 27 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 749 | 2774.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 749 | 2774.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 749 | 2774.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 240.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 74.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 37.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 492 | 1822.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 225.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28777 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,194 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,182 | 90.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,012 | 9.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 808 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 119 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 42 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28777 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,769 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,244 | 86.1% | 89.4% |
Spruce Pine, NC28777