The ZIP Code 28781 is associated with Topton, NC in Cherokee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 781.
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Regarding household income, approximately 31.5% of the population in 28781 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 28781 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 31.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.8% |
In ZIP Code 28781, 84.6% of the population graduated high school, while 19.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.0% in this Cherokee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.0% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28781 are older than average. The median age of 61.1 years in ZIP Code 28781 is approximately 60.37% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 92.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 47.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.8% of the population in 28781 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 28781 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 26.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28781, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 28781 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28781 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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 28781 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28781 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28781, 99.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cherokee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28781, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cherokee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 23.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
In 28781, 43.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 12.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.3 minutes. Approximately 17.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28781 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28781 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.9% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 16.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 8.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28781 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28781 | 10.56¢/kWh | 8.31¢/kWh | 7.48¢/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 28781 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.46 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.71 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.41 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.12 | 1.78 | 5.46 |