ZIP code 28726

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 28726 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in East Flat Rock, NC. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 28726 ZIP code area.

28726 is the zip code for

East Flat Rock, NC

Also in this location:
Flat Rock, NC
Hendersonville, NC
Total population
3,203▲
Housing units
1,473▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
2.39
Density
(people per sq. mile)
1,340.17▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.01

Demographic data for zip code 28726

Gender:

Male
1,597▲
Female
1,606▲
Median age
Male
33.60
Female
37.70
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,244▲
Family households
839▼
Nonfamily households
405▲
Average household size
2.57▲
Average family size
3.12▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,473▲
Occupied housing units
1,244▲
Owner-occupied
812▼
Renter-occupied
432▲
Vacant housing units
229▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
266▲
5 to 9 years
235▲
10 to 14 years
224▲
15 to 19 years
219▲
20 to 24 years
189▼
25 to 34 years
446▼
35 to 44 years
416▼
45 to 54 years
409▲
55 to 59 years
188▲
60 to 64 years
176▲
65 to 74 years
235▼
75 to 84 years
163▲
85 years and over
37▼
Median age
35.50▲
Age

Race:

White
2,152
Hispanic or Latino
807
Black or African American
130
Asian
22
American Indian & Alaska Native
11
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
19
Other (One Race)
5
Two or More Races
57
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 28726

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,815
Civilian labor force
1,567
Employed
1,235
Unemployed
332
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,248
Percent Unemployed
21.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,217
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
961
Carpooled
170
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
71
Other means
15
Worked at home
0
Mean travel time
17.5 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,235
Management / business / science / arts
342
Service
338
Sales / office
187
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
181
Production / transportation / material moving
187
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,235
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
0
Construction
192
Manufacturing
78
Wholesale trade
0
Retail trade
172
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
18
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
83
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
50
Educational services / health care / social assistance
438
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
162
Public administration
0
Other services
42
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,235
Private wage & salary workers
1,046
Government workers
121
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
68
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,509
Less than $10,000
44
$10,000 to $14,999
217
$15,000 to $24,999
356
$25,000 to $34,999
321
$35,000 to $49,999
179
$50,000 to $74,999
292
$75,000 to $99,999
60
$100,000 to $149,999
15
$150,000 to $199,999
0
$200,000 or more
25
Median household income
$27,371
Mean household income
$45,311
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
25.6%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 28726

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
East Henderson High
110 Old Upward Road		(828) 697-47681,01826214.1
Flat Rock Middle
191 Preston Lane		(828) 697-477575530014.2
Hillandale Elementary
504 Preston Lane		(828) 697-47823742240.0
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Public libraries around East Flat Rock, NC

NameAddress
Polk County Public Library
1289 West Mills Street
Columbus, NC 28722
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Universities and Colleges around 28726

NameAddressPhone
Haywood Community College185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721		(828) 627-2821
Isothermal Community College Polk Campus
Highway 108
Columbus, NC 28722		(828) 894-3092
Haywood Community College Child Development Center75 Sawmill Drive
Clyde, NC 28721		(828) 565-4187
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28726

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Angel Medical CenterRiverview & White Oak Streets
Franklin, NC 28734		(828) 524-841159
Harris Regional Hospital
68 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC 28779		(828) 586-7000194
Haywood Regional Medical Ctr
262 Leroy George Drive
Clyde, NC 28721		(828) 456-7311133
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital190 Hospital Drive
Highlands, NC 28741		(828) 526-1200104
Julian F Keith Alcohol Center
201 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711		(828) 669-3402110
Margaret R Pardee Mem Hospital
715 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791		(828) 696-1000181
Mcdowell Hospital100 Rankin Drive
Marion, NC 28752		(828) 659-500065
Park Ridge Hospital
Naples Road
Fletcher, NC 28732		(828) 684-850198
PHS Indian HospitalHospital Road
Cherokee, NC 28719		(828) 497-916328
Spruce Pine Community Hospital125 Hospital Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777		(828) 765-420142
St Luke's Hospital101 Hospital Drive
Columbus, NC 28722		(828) 894-331173
Swain County Hospital
45 Plateau Street
Bryson City, NC 28713		(828) 488-401325
Transylvania Comm HospitalHospital Drive
Brevard, NC 28712		(828) 884-911188
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Crime Rates in East Flat Rock, NC

Crime rates in Hendersonville, NC:

Total
1,081
Violent Crime
117
Murder & Manslaughter
2
Forcible Rape
4
Robbery
29
Aggravated Assault
82
Property Crime
964
Burglary
148
Larceny & Theft
758
Motor Vehicle Theft
58
Arson
0
Hendersonville, NC

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