The ZIP Code 28904 is associated with Hayesville, NC in Clay County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 8,969. It is estimated that 38.7% of residents in the 28904 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 54.2 years. It is estimated that about 24.4% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $30,017. Median househould income is approximately $42,477, and an estimated 10% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28904 is $42,477, while the region's mean household income is $64,098. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,017. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28904 of $30,017 is approximately 2.49% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 28904 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.8% of 28904 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 28904, 86.9% of the population graduated high school, while 24.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Clay County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28904 are older than average. The median age of 54.2 years in ZIP Code 28904 is approximately 42.26% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.3% of the population in 28904 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.7% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 28904 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28904, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 28904 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28904 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Black or African American (2.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28904 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28904 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28904, 98.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 Clay County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28904, an estimated 21.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Clay County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
In 28904, 47.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28904 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 28904 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 6.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28904 | 10.91¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16.25¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28904 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.37 | ||
| Feb | 4.66 | ||
| Mar | 5.21 | ||
| Apr | 5.72 | ||
| May | 5.6 | ||
| Jun | 5.67 | ||
| Jul | 5.58 | ||
| Aug | 5.81 | ||
| Sep | 5.71 | ||
| Oct | 5.48 | ||
| Nov | 4.75 | ||
| Dec | 4.03 |