City

Brevard, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Transylvania County  ·  North Carolina

👥19,600Population
💰$61,560Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$372,900Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 5.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black5.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,579 (18.1%)
Some College1,712 (12%)
Associates2,628 (18.5%)
Bachelors1,371 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree5,866 (41.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 41.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate41.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,560 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$372,900 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units10,714
Vacant Units1,799

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Brevard, NC

Brevard is a city in North Carolina, located in Transylvania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,600 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Brevard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,560 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brevard is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $372,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brevard is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.52%).

Brevard, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Brevard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28712 19,600 $61,560 $372,900 $939 4.1% 50.8% 68.7%