28787 ZIP Code
Weaverville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28787 |
| City/Town: | Weaverville |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,208 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,833 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,816 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,597 |
| Median Home Value: | $354,400 |
| Land Area: | 79.5 sq miles
206.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7415, -82.5156 |
Population Information (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,208 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,215 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,993 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 877 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 860 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,598 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,095 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,207 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,470 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,594 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,212 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,910 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,944 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,232 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,608 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 601 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $354,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,125 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,597 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,822 | 83.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,775 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,725 | 76.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,097 | 23.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,571 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 481 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 731 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,734 | 21.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,395 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,113 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,172 | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,945 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28787 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,833 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,085 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,158 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,816 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,924 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,721 | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 203 | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,730 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,214 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,323 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,140 | 10.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,909 | 90.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 330 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 783 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,106 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,369 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,633 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 997 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 529 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28787 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 346 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 277 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 744 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 598 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 972 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,916 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,263 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,539 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 451 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 716 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28787 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,054 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 728 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 99 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,656 | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28787 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 211 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 963 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 739 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 51 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,386 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 477 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 785 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,096 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,875 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,109 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 566 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 389 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.3% | 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 (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,250 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,993 | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,782 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,823 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28787 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,603 | 74.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,410 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,726 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 425 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 94 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 511 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28787 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,768 | 73.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 250 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 147 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 178 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 330 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 125 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 40 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,759 | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28787 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 314 | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,101 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,285 | 21.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,848 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,731 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,041 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 496 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 380 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 332 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,069 | 10.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28787 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 223 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 432 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,824 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,395 | 50.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,513 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 210 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28787 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 874 | 9.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 922 | 10.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,634 | 63.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 942 | 10.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 311 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 85 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28787 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 347 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,499 | 28.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,652 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,324 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28787 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 304 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 503 | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 325 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 438 | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,131 | 16.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,455 | 36.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,293 | 19.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 276 | 4.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28787 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,691 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $453 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,125 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,822 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,082 | 57.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,308 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,423 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,920 | 21.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,132 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,372 | 38.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28787 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,555 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,678 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,255 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 263 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,295 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,507 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28787 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,254 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 200 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 113 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,978 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,037 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 926 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,212 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,320 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,073 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,338 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 285 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,762 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,291 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28787 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,945 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,096 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,040 | 49.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,056 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 821 | 39.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,845 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 364 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,363 | 374.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,363 | 374.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,363 | 374.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 188 | 51.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,069 | 293.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 13.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28787 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,331 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,820 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,511 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,360 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 118 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 33 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28787 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,822 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,335 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
Weaverville, NC28787