ZIP Code 28790 Demographics & Data

Zirconia, NC (ZIP Code 28790) Insights

North Carolina

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 28790

The ZIP Code 28790 is associated with Zirconia, NC in Henderson County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,295. It is estimated that about 34.8% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $39,302. Approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $75,304.

Population in 28790

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28790 is 3,295.

Zirconia, NC

The 28790 ZIP Code is associated with Zirconia, NC in Henderson County.

Area Codes associated with 28790

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28790 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 28790.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28790

Sunrise: 7:31 am
Sunset: 5:19 pm
Sunrise in 28790 7:31 am
Sunrise in 28790 5:19 pm

Weather forecast for 28790

Tonight's forecast for 28790: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Current air quality in 28790

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 28790 Fair

Internet in 28790

An estimated 85.3% of households in ZIP Code 28790 have a computer, while about 81.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28790

In ZIP Code 28790, the gender split is approximately 48.7% female and an estimated 51.3% male.

Health Insurance in 28790

Approximately 7.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28790 (Zirconia, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28790

The median household income in ZIP Code 28790 is $75,304, while the region's mean household income is $98,591. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,302. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28790 of $39,302 is approximately 27.67% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 28790 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.9% of 28790 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 28790

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 20.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.3%
$200,000 or more per year 12.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28790

In ZIP Code 28790, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 34.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.4% in this Henderson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28790

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.4%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 13.8%
Bachelor's degree 21.8%
Graduate or professional degree 13.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 28790

Residents of ZIP Code 28790 are older than average. The median age of 46.8 years in ZIP Code 28790 is approximately 22.83% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 28790 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 28790 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 28790

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.5%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 4.6%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 3.5%
25 to 34 years 9.3%
35 to 44 years 11.4%
45 to 54 years 17.3%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 10.3%
65 to 74 years 15.2%
75 to 84 years 3.6%
85 years and over 2.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28790

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28790, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 28790 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28790 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.0%), followed by Asian (3.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28790

Industry Percent
White 96.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28790 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 28790

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28790 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28790 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 28790 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28790

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 28790

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28790

In ZIP Code 28790, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Henderson County region.

Language Spoken in 28790

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.7%
Spanish 1.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 28790

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28790, an estimated 20.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Henderson County region.

Age of Housing in 28790

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 28790

In 28790, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28790 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28790 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 28790

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.6%
Construction 7.9%
Manufacturing 18.3%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.3%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.1%
Other services, except public administration 7.2%
Public administration 4.2%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28790 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28790 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.88% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes electricity rates in 28790 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28790

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28790 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 15.12¢/kWh 10.36¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28790

Month ZIP Code 28790 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.16 3 6.31
Mar 5.5 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.68 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.25 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.56 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.35 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.6 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.28 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 28790. This visualizes solar power levels in 28790 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.