28778 ZIP Code
Swannanoa, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28778 |
| City/Town: | Swannanoa |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,776 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,992 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,029 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,850 |
| Median Home Value: | $227,700 |
| Land Area: | 32.5 sq miles
84.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6142, -82.3977 |
Population Information (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,776 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,500 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,276 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 603 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 902 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 333 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 712 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 712 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,421 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,608 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,156 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 840 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,406 | 11.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,191 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 611 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 281 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $227,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $990 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,850 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,830 | 79.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,020 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,059 | 79.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 771 | 20.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,514 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 937 | 11.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 307 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,701 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,245 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 708 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,662 | 19.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 954 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28778 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,992 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,048 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,732 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,029 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,424 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,359 | 98.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 65 | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,497 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,274 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 744 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 341 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,317 | 87.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 538 | 4.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 51 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 57 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 811 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 665 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 692 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 520 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 153 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28778 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 98 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 160 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 321 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 262 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 555 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 849 | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 708 | 18.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 631 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 92 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 154 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28778 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,134 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 163 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 233 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 641 | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28778 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 88 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 404 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 475 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 53 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 712 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 243 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 179 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 549 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,159 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 777 | 14.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 465 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 133 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 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 (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,997 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,996 | 59.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,404 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,568 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28778 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,861 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,400 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,222 | 31.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 125 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 206 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28778 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,519 | 72.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 124 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 44 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 47 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 62 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 904 | 18.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28778 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 132 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 222 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 969 | 20.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 683 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 852 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 706 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 353 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 232 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 211 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 490 | 10.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28778 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 164 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 256 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,410 | 29.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,589 | 53.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 316 | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 115 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28778 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 365 | 9.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 233 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,810 | 73.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 285 | 7.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 124 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28778 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 99 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,110 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,982 | 51.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 639 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28778 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 178 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 204 | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 236 | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 536 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 917 | 30.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 753 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 190 | 6.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28778 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,343 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $370 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $990 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.38 |
Households (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,830 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,877 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 658 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 664 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 791 | 20.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 981 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,309 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28778 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,460 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,632 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,783 | 40.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 295 | 6.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 673 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,102 | 47.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28778 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,439 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 128 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 738 | 30.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 279 | 11.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,171 | 48.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,782 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,169 | 12.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,565 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,471 | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,692 | 68.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 694 | 28.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28778 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,647 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 915 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 475 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 430 | 47.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 198 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,406 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 145 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 370 | 255.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 370 | 255.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 370 | 255.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 137 | 94.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 22.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 172 | 118.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28778 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,173 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,594 | 94.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 579 | 5.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 513 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 39 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 21 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28778 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,830 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,355 | 87.6% | 89.4% |
Swannanoa, NC28778