| ZIP Code | 28905 |
|---|---|
| City | Marble |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 1,853 ft |
| Latitude | 35.163058 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.940948 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 25.0% ▲ 150% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 12.4% ▲ 154% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 579 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 239 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 366 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 509 (22.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 562 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,310 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,800 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,656 |
| Vacant Units | 351 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 351 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 28905 is located in Marble, North Carolina, within Cherokee County. With a population of 3,316, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 28905 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,310 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28905 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 28905 is primarily White (90.29%). Residents are well-educated — 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.0%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28905 stands at 12.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 28905 in Marble, NC is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,316 residents, a median household income of $54,310, and a median home value of $213,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.