28801 ZIP Code
Asheville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28801 |
| City/Town: | Asheville |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,498 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,496 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,647 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,474 |
| Median Home Value: | $448,700 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5945, -82.5580 |
Population Information (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,498 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,644 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,854 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 401 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 419 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 432 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 526 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 859 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,456 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,793 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,956 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,181 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 844 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,691 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 707 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 233 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $448,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,001 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,474 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,337 | 74.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,137 | 25.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,291 | 36.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,046 | 63.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,861 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 218 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 661 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,044 | 18.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,737 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 764 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,327 | 30.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,110 | 19.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,496 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,269 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,464 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,647 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,279 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,014 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 260 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,864 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,259 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 863 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 892 | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,508 | 70.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,896 | 21.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 120 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 217 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 721 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 515 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 268 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 139 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 109 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 862 | 13.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 419 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 788 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 474 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 771 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 887 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 521 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 715 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 361 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 539 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,225 | 60.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 510 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 178 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 385 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,457 | 20.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 337 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 566 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 156 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 588 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 163 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 146 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 302 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,176 | 16.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,742 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,323 | 18.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 140 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.9% | 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 (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,201 | 83.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,080 | 59.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,420 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,506 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,294 | 67.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,035 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,346 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 179 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 186 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,145 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,661 | 43.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 153 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 329 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 705 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 871 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 922 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,793 | 21.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 40 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 168 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 661 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 873 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 522 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 868 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 903 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 486 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 466 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 341 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,186 | 37.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,003 | 23.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,107 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,204 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,299 | 27.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 689 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 172 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,999 | 31.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 99 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,900 | 61.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 103 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 43 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 45 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,301 | 20.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,755 | 43.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,656 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 625 | 9.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 55 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 4.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 318 | 13.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 924 | 40.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 656 | 28.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 194 | 8.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,880 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $681 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,001 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,337 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,598 | 25.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 408 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,931 | 30.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,328 | 36.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 832 | 13.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,909 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,065 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,205 | 52.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,762 | 29.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 209 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 712 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,764 | 45.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,232 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 125 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 689 | 30.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 338 | 15.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 909 | 40.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,941 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 640 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,707 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,694 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 84 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 878 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 732 | 43.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,678 | 79.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,761 | 20.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,275 | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,425 | 51.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 708 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,019 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 147 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 479 | 325.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 479 | 325.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 479 | 325.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 225 | 153.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 15.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 17.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 90 | 61.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 10.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,097 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,612 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 485 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 293 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 123 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 49 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,337 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,369 | 84.7% | 89.4% |
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