| ZIP Code | 28732 |
|---|---|
| City | Fletcher |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Henderson County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 2,121 ft |
| Latitude | 35.451749 |
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| Longitude | -82.445742 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 207 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,828 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 1,310 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 2,109 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,142 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,227 (40.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,451 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $341,900 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,206/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,181 |
| Vacant Units | 947 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,181 |
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| Vacant | 947 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 28732 is located in Fletcher, North Carolina, within Henderson County. With a population of 18,490, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 28732 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,451 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28732 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $341,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,206 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 28732 is primarily White (82.48%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28732 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 28732 in Fletcher, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,490 residents, a median household income of $79,451, and a median home value of $341,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.