The ZIP Code 28774 is associated with Sapphire, NC in Transylvania County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 924.
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Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 28774 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 28774 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.8% |
In ZIP Code 28774, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 46.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.1% in this Transylvania County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.4% |
| Associate's degree | 14.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28774 are older than average. The median age of 63.7 years in ZIP Code 28774 is approximately 67.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 95.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 52.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.1% of the population in 28774 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 28774 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 29.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.2% |
| 85 years and over | 8.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28774, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 28774 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28774 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by Asian (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28774 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28774 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28774, 96.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.1% 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 Transylvania County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28774, an estimated 39.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 25.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Transylvania County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 39.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
In 28774, 41.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28774 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 23.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28774 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 23.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 26.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 7.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28774 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28774 | 12.89¢/kWh | 10.06¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.64¢/kWh | 11.22¢/kWh | 8.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 14.37¢/kWh | 8.95¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28774 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.99 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.1 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.47 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.14 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.24 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.72 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.6 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |