ZIP Code 28742

Located in Horse Shoe, NC (Henderson County)

ZIP Code 28742 (Horse Shoe, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,710 residents (23 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $404,654
  • Average Household Income: $99,007

ZIP code 28742 primarily serves Horse Shoe, NC in Henderson County. An estimated 2,710 people live within this area, with about 23 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28742, the average price is around $404,654. That makes local housing 54% higher than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 31% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28742 earns about $99,007 a year. This income is 43% higher than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 26% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,710
Median Household Income $99,007
Median Home Value $404,654
Median Age 47.7 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$42,303
Labor Force Participation58.7%
Unemployment Rate14.1%
Average Commute Time26.1 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate79.3%
Median Rent-
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units1,123

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityHorse Shoe
CountyHenderson
County FIPS37089
Metro Area (CBSA)Asheville, NC
Combined Area (CSA)Asheville-Waynesville-Brevard, NC
Population Density22.6/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.3949, -82.6544
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.79
Dual Income Families59.1%

Marital Status

Married61.9%
Never Married22.6%
Divorced9.8%
Widowed5.8%

Gender

Male51.5%
Female48.5%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)16.1%
Poverty Rate13.6%

Key Population Groups

Veterans11.3%
Disabled Population18.3%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Horse Shoe

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28742 Current 2,710 $99,007 $404,654

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28745 Lake Junaluska, NC 20 miles 670
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28720 Chimney Rock, NC 22.8 miles 138
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29661 Marietta, SC 23.6 miles 6,657
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28785 Waynesville, NC 30 miles 8,311
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