City

Asheville, NC

11 ZIP codes  ·  Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥139,361Population
💰$66,351Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$406,507Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓60.0%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 7.5%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Black7.5%
Asian1.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads60.0% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma1,062 (1.1%)
HS Graduate18,174 (18.9%)
Some College8,047 (8.4%)
Associates11,135 (11.6%)
Bachelors8,180 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree49,641 (51.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 51.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate51.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,351 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$406,507 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,300/mo
Total Housing Units70,450
Vacant Units15,437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Asheville, NC

Asheville is a city in North Carolina, located in Buncombe County. The city spans 11 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 139,361 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.74 years.

Economically, Asheville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,350 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Asheville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $406,507, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,300 per month.

The population of Asheville is highly educated. 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.57%).

Asheville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 11 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Asheville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28801 13,580 $51,125 $481,400 $1,130 2.9% 61.8% 36.7%
28803 34,750 $70,638 $408,600 $1,455 4.1% 61.8% 53.5%
28804 25,141 $79,709 $528,500 $1,399 4.3% 66.1% 68.7%
28805 20,246 $67,104 $360,600 $1,198 2.4% 59.9% 63.1%
28806 45,644 $59,925 $335,800 $1,224 4.4% 54.9% 57.2%

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