28803 ZIP Code
Asheville, North carolina
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28803 |
| City/Town: | Asheville |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,577 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,642 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,377 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,794 |
| Median Home Value: | $374,700 |
| Land Area: | 38.4 sq miles
99.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5317, -82.5230 |
Population Information (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,577 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,978 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,599 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,845 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,665 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,636 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,846 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,307 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,749 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,878 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,503 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,768 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,940 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,840 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,211 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,389 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $374,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,387 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,794 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,904 | 78.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,890 | 21.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,407 | 53.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,497 | 46.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,278 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 769 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 763 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,681 | 17.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,477 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,344 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,514 | 28.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,730 | 21.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,642 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,297 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,522 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,377 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,463 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,763 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 700 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,487 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,114 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,669 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 868 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 112 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,021 | 81.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,118 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 655 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 825 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,951 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,141 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,540 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 593 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 379 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 336 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,232 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28803 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 527 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 678 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,030 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,286 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,757 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,474 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,697 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,991 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 918 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,546 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28803 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,731 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 716 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 172 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 448 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 285 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,210 | 13.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28803 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 888 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,319 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 321 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,670 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 395 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 235 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,304 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,639 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,047 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,913 | 17.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 466 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 543 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28803 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 (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,599 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,224 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,158 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,581 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28803 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,567 | 68.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,967 | 35.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,304 | 23.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 377 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,333 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28803 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,317 | 52.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 806 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 217 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 858 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,178 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,524 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,250 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 644 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28803 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 281 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,989 | 16.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,368 | 18.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,162 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,506 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,772 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,031 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 925 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 468 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,292 | 7.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28803 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,748 | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,295 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,698 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,484 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,953 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 616 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28803 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,640 | 26.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 372 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,151 | 65.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 589 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 116 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28803 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 885 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,524 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,344 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,151 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28803 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 100 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 321 | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 356 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 692 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,172 | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,402 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,422 | 19.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 942 | 12.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,748 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $594 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,387 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,904 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,612 | 40.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,838 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,346 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,855 | 34.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,086 | 22.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,939 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28803 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,411 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,537 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,063 | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,337 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,459 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28803 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,060 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 394 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 350 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,636 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,625 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,055 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,098 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,136 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,180 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,104 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,828 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,191 | 53.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28803 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,638 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,670 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,166 | 46.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,172 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,256 | 26.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 332 | 7.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,832 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 460 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,745 | 596.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,745 | 596.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,745 | 596.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 809 | 175.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 15.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,208 | 262.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 18.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28803 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,732 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,667 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,065 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,736 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 914 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 263 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 152 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28803 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,904 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,709 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
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