US ZIP Code
28735

Gerton, NC

Henderson County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 206 Population ↓ 32% since 2019
🎂 58.4 Median Age
🏠 $349,200 Median Home Value
▲ 25% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019
🎓 36.1% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28735
CityGerton
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyHenderson County
Area Code828
Elevation2,921 ft
Latitude35.475405
Longitude-82.348507
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37089
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.2% (93) Female 54.9% (113) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
42%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.4 yrs
Avg Household Size1.75
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate108 (55.7%)
Some College8 (4.1%)
Associates8 (4.1%)
Bachelors8 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree62 (32%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.7%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 4.1%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 32%Edu
HS Grad55.7%
Some College4.1%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
25%
$300k–500k
75%

Financials

Median Home Value$349,200 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019
Total Units180
Vacant Units62
Avg HH Size1.75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–50k
15%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
7%
$150k–200k
19%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units180
Vacant62
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.75
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28735 is in Gerton, NC, in Henderson County.
ZIP code 28735 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28735 is in Henderson County, NC.
ZIP 28735 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28735 is 206 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 28735 is $349,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 28735

ZIP code 28735 is located in Gerton, North Carolina, within Henderson County. With a population of 206, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.4 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 28735 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $349,200 is above the national average. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.

The population of 28735 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%.

Overall, ZIP code 28735 in Gerton, NC is characterized as moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.