The ZIP Code 28741 is associated with Highlands, NC in Macon County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,672. It is estimated that about 44.1% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $60,029. The median household income is $64,375, while about 8% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28741 is $64,375, while the region's mean household income is $114,878. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $60,029. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28741 of $60,029 is approximately 95.01% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 8.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 15.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.0% of the population in 28741 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.0% of 28741 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.3% |
In ZIP Code 28741, 93.0% of the population graduated high school, while 44.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.7% in this Macon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 19.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28741 are older than average. The median age of 61.0 years in ZIP Code 28741 is approximately 60.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 48.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.8% of the population in 28741 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 28741 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.5% |
| 85 years and over | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28741, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 28741 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28741 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Some other race (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28741 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28741 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28741, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Macon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28741, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Macon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
In 28741, 46.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.9 minutes. Approximately 23.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28741 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 28741 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.9% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 17.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 9.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 23.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 0.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28741 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28741 | 11.05¢/kWh | 9.45¢/kWh | 7.12¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢/kWh | 10.19¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28741 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.59 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.32 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.44 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |