| ZIP Code | 28718 |
|---|---|
| City | Cedar Mountain |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Transylvania County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 2,890 ft |
| Latitude | 35.159132 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.634981 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37175 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.7% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 148 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 114 (21.3%) |
| Associates | 24 (4.5%) |
| Bachelors | 51 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 178 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,074 ≈ Avg ↑ 104% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $232,700 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 365 |
| Vacant Units | 80 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 365 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 80 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 28718 is located in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, within Transylvania County. With a population of 631, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.1 years. Economically, 28718 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,074 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28718 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $232,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 28718 is primarily White (92.71%). Residents are well-educated — 42.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 104% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 28718 in Cedar Mountain, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 631 residents, a median household income of $71,074, and a median home value of $232,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.