The ZIP Code 28806 is associated with Asheville, NC in Buncombe County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 43,597. An estimated 16.2% of residents in the 28806 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 37.5 years. It is estimated that about 38.2% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,407. The median household income is at $49,169, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28806 is $49,169, while the region's mean household income is $67,963. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,407. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28806 of $29,407 is approximately 4.47% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 28806 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.5% of 28806 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 28806, 89.2% of the population graduated high school, while 38.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.3% in this Buncombe County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28806 are younger than average. The median age of 37.5 years in ZIP Code 28806 is approximately 1.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.0% of the population in 28806 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 28806 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28806, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 8.7% of 28806 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28806 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.8%), followed by Black or African American (8.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28806 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 28806 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.9% of adults 18 and older in this Buncombe County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.5% |
| Current asthma | 9.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28806 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.6% of those 18 and above in 28806 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 28806 include obesity (32.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| Current smoking | 16.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.0% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.8% |
In ZIP Code 28806, 87.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Buncombe County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.8% |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28806, an estimated 16.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 3.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Buncombe County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
In 28806, 68.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.6 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28806 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 28806 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.6% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28806 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.91% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.03% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28806 | 10.67¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh | 7.77¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.1¢/kWh | 11.36¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28806 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.11 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.43 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.65 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.83 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28806, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28806 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Buncombe County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 94 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 76 |
| Debt collection | 20 |
| Checking or savings account | 17 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 14 |
| Other | 33 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 71 |
| Improper use of your report | 51 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 27 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 22 |
| Written notification about debt | 10 |
| Other | 73 |