28804 ZIP Code
Asheville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28804 |
| City/Town: | Asheville |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,714 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,309 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,686 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,625 |
| Median Home Value: | $477,200 |
| Land Area: | 28.7 sq miles
74.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6450, -82.5577 |
Population Information (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,714 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,779 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,935 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 829 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 878 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,105 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,870 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,768 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,106 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,754 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,931 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,605 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,825 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,637 | 14.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,840 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 566 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $477,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,335 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,625 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,182 | 79.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,443 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,351 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,831 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,264 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 681 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 615 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,610 | 14.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,962 | 16.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 963 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,209 | 28.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,224 | 28.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,309 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,607 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,265 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,686 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,960 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,400 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 540 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,684 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,705 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,591 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,104 | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,898 | 88.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 795 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 356 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 292 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,318 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 992 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,672 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 762 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 736 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28804 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 267 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 202 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 500 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 598 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,035 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,769 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,091 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,521 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 794 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,405 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28804 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,751 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 617 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 290 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 101 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,427 | 21.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28804 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 606 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 992 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,125 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 376 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 134 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 595 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,621 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,863 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,017 | 17.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 585 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 276 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,009 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,495 | 70.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,830 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,983 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28804 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,505 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,848 | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,121 | 34.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 195 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 135 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 608 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28804 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,465 | 72.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 396 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 572 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 394 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 375 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 635 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 595 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28804 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 79 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,289 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,194 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,414 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,625 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,132 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,079 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,333 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 815 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,665 | 14.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28804 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 462 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 786 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,134 | 27.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,953 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,861 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 429 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28804 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,903 | 31.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 540 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,920 | 53.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 667 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 73 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28804 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 202 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,934 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,103 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,943 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28804 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 122 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 136 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 146 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 217 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 800 | 12.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,968 | 31.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,314 | 36.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 648 | 10.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,012 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $647 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,335 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,182 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,489 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,250 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,569 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,550 | 27.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,825 | 19.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,881 | 42.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28804 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,209 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,752 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,916 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 468 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 967 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,481 | 31.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28804 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,628 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 271 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 194 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,655 | 29.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,043 | 18.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,465 | 43.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,218 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,294 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,992 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,289 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,668 | 50.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,512 | 46.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28804 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,423 | 82.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,130 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,567 | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,455 | 59.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,009 | 24.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 108 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,147 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 365 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,567 | 429.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,567 | 429.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,567 | 429.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 375 | 102.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 93 | 25.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 632 | 173.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 115 | 31.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28804 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,885 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,158 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,727 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,128 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 453 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 127 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28804 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,182 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,761 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
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