| ZIP Code | 28782 |
|---|---|
| City | Tryon |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 1,036 ft |
| Latitude | 35.234277 |
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| Longitude | -82.147383 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 859 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 704 (14%) |
| Associates | 801 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 575 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,066 (41.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,731 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $289,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,255/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,718 |
| Vacant Units | 658 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,718 |
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| Vacant | 658 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 28782 is located in Tryon, North Carolina, within Polk County. With a population of 6,337, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58 years. Economically, 28782 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,731 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28782 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $289,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,255 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 28782 is primarily White (90.52%). Residents are well-educated — 52.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28782 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 28782 in Tryon, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,337 residents, a median household income of $61,731, and a median home value of $289,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.