| ZIP Code | 28657 |
|---|---|
| City | Newland |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Avery County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 3,513 ft |
| Latitude | 36.021993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.942425 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,860 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 742 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 948 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 761 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,543 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,371 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,600 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $748/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,249 |
| Vacant Units | 2,655 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,249 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,655 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 28657 is located in Newland, North Carolina, within Avery County. With a population of 8,098, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.4 years. Economically, 28657 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,371 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28657 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $223,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $748 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 28657 is primarily White (95.15%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28657 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 28657 in Newland, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,098 residents, a median household income of $56,371, and a median home value of $223,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.