28806 ZIP Code
Asheville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28806 |
| City/Town: | Asheville |
| County: | Buncombe |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,522 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,875 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,127 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,628 |
| Median Home Value: | $304,000 |
| Land Area: | 38.1 sq miles
98.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5696, -82.6168 |
Population Information (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,522 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,354 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,168 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,294 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,486 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,221 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,570 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,293 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,263 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,288 | 16.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,694 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,403 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,075 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,566 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,524 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 845 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $304,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,196 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,628 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,838 | 81.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,790 | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,658 | 57.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,180 | 42.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,658 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 803 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,059 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,385 | 23.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,188 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,525 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,432 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,266 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,875 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,511 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,418 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,127 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,246 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,132 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,056 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,392 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,738 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,576 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,818 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,716 | 82.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,464 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 283 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 860 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 332 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 785 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,082 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,786 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,407 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,313 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 152 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,893 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28806 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 662 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 804 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,399 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,466 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,846 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,215 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,186 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,295 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 935 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,030 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28806 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,511 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,274 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 497 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 321 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 281 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,151 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28806 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 122 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,718 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,008 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 410 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,570 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 884 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 382 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 877 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,917 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,921 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,120 | 17.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,457 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 746 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,659 | 84.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,080 | 60.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,924 | 31.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,548 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28806 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,501 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,303 | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,952 | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 690 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 243 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,768 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28806 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,920 | 62.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 492 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 693 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 575 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 938 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 899 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 848 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,256 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28806 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 486 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,523 | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,403 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,141 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,270 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,264 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,252 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,555 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 848 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,886 | 14.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28806 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,009 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,069 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,915 | 33.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,351 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,034 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 250 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28806 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,592 | 21.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 332 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,760 | 63.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,672 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 239 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 76 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 153 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28806 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 807 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,416 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,720 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,895 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28806 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 538 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 541 | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 835 | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 694 | 7.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,125 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,692 | 38.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,114 | 11.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 119 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,567 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $411 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,196 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,838 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,825 | 40.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,867 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,552 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,191 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,594 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,951 | 23.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28806 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,016 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,683 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,813 | 43.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 195 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,191 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,717 | 42.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28806 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,348 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 551 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 493 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,614 | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,166 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,524 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,648 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,176 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,207 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,036 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 236 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,838 | 56.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,962 | 39.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28806 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,727 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,310 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,323 | 36.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,815 | 60.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,723 | 43.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 172 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,730 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 620 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,792 | 611.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,792 | 611.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,792 | 611.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,140 | 183.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 55 | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,947 | 314.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 169 | 27.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28806 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,228 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,043 | 87.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,185 | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,027 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,797 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 312 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28806 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,838 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,454 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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