US ZIP Code
28757

Montreat, NC

Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 474 Population ↑ 374% since 2019
🎂 20.1 Median Age ↓ 67% since 2019
🎓 24.7% College Grads
▼ 36% below avg
📊 11.1% Unemployment
▲ 127% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28757
CityMontreat
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyBuncombe County
Area Code828
Elevation2,927 ft
Latitude35.64804
Longitude-82.299164
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37021
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 57.2% (271) Female 42.8% (203) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 15%Black: 15.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic15.0%
Black15.6%
Asian0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
82%
25–44
13%
45–64
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.1 yrs ↓ 67% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.95
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 127% above avg
Associates61 (75.3%)
Graduate Degree20 (24.7%)

Education

Associates: 75.3%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
Associates75.3%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.6%Renter: 52.4%Tenure
Owner47.6%
Renter52.4%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Total Units742
Vacant Units721
Avg HH Size3.95

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
52%
$100k–150k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Walked
48%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
83%
15–30 min
15%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units742
Vacant721
Owner Occupied47.6%
Renter Occupied52.4%
Avg HH Size3.95
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28757 is in Montreat, NC, in Buncombe County.
ZIP code 28757 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28757 is in Buncombe County, NC.
ZIP 28757 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28757 is 474 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28757

ZIP code 28757 is located in Montreat, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. With a population of 474, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.1 years.

The population of 28757 is majority White (68.35%). Residents are less-educated — 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

The unemployment rate in 28757 stands at 11.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 28757 in Montreat, NC is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.