| ZIP Code | 28754 |
|---|---|
| City | Mars Hill |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 2,924 ft |
| Latitude | 35.876857 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.514362 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 90 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,189 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 826 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 795 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 551 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,144 (32.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,750 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $289,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $841/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,460 |
| Vacant Units | 1,053 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,460 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,053 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 28754 is located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, within Madison County. With a population of 9,897, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 28754 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28754 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $289,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $841 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 28754 is primarily White (90.68%). Residents are well-educated — 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28754 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 28754 in Mars Hill, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,897 residents, a median household income of $68,750, and a median home value of $289,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.