| ZIP Code | 28726 |
|---|---|
| City | East Flat Rock |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Henderson County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 2,203 ft |
| Latitude | 35.280999 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.416555 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.99 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 68% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 93 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 658 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 637 (29.7%) |
| Associates | 265 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 259 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 233 (10.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,638 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,600 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $945/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,450 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,450 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
ZIP code 28726 is located in East Flat Rock, North Carolina, within Henderson County. With a population of 4,373, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.7 years. Economically, 28726 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,638 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28726 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $945 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.9%) and renters (42.1%). Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 28726 is majority White (63.89%). Residents are less-educated — 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28726 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 28726 in East Flat Rock, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a young community. With 4,373 residents, a median household income of $56,638, and a median home value of $178,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.