28791 ZIP Code
Hendersonville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28791 |
| City/Town: | Hendersonville |
| County: | Henderson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,408 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,618 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,029 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,323 |
| Median Home Value: | $326,800 |
| Land Area: | 16.7 sq miles
43.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3570, -82.5070 |
Population Information (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,408 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,816 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,592 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 583 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 468 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 872 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 923 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 771 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,561 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,423 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,176 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,089 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,273 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,195 | 14.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,561 | 10.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 513 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $326,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,084 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,323 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,633 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 690 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,253 | 79.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,380 | 20.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,791 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 221 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 529 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,261 | 19.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,433 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,293 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,986 | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,068 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28791 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,618 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,816 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,269 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,029 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,555 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,437 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 118 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,808 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,847 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 849 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 727 | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,024 | 91.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 244 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 230 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 168 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 123 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 607 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 534 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,367 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,030 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 109 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 213 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28791 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 332 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 178 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 296 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 298 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 971 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,148 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 972 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,163 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 734 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 541 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28791 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,038 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 622 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 44 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 633 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28791 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 531 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,038 | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 220 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 837 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 182 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 520 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 795 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,450 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,053 | 14.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 541 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 212 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,545 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,782 | 70.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,670 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,621 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28791 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,370 | 65.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,933 | 44.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,347 | 35.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 175 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 254 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28791 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,675 | 77.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 393 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 86 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 396 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 103 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 40 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 33 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 597 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28791 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 382 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,107 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 921 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,576 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,382 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 436 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 936 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 272 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 311 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28791 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 240 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,142 | 29.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,629 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,117 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 123 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28791 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,807 | 42.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,134 | 47.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 317 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 87 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28791 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 105 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,105 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,643 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,780 | 26.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28791 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 67 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 87 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 376 | 7.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 435 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,296 | 24.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,126 | 40.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 815 | 15.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28791 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,465 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $477 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,084 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,633 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,726 | 56.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,127 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,019 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,491 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,544 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,801 | 42.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28791 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,785 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,877 | 27.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,000 | 59.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 127 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 692 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,226 | 18.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28791 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,670 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 186 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 170 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,001 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 827 | 31.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 486 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,885 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,187 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,166 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,802 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 53 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 715 | 39.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,034 | 57.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28791 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,151 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,191 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 819 | 37.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,066 | 48.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 251 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 306 | 14.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,264 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 127 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,144 | 900.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,144 | 900.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,144 | 900.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 205 | 161.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 95 | 74.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 689 | 542.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 15.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28791 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,825 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,521 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,304 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 915 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 152 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 224 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28791 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,633 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,335 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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