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28768 Zip Code (Brevard, NC) Detailed Profile




Estimated zip code population in 2021: 7,350
Zip code population in 2010: 6,813
Zip code population in 2000: 6,773

Houses and condos: 3,903
Renter-occupied apartments: 387
% of renters here:

13%
State:

33%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 28768: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 82.9 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 89 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2021:
This zip code:

0.5% ($1,262)
North Carolina:

0.7% ($1,668)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,506 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,058 (0.4%)

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Males: 3,844  (52.3%)
Females: 3,505  (47.7%)

For population 25 years and over in 28768:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 28768:

  • Never married: 16.2%
  • Now married: 62.6%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

Zip code 28768 compared to state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Races in zip code 28768 (2021)
    • 6,86093.4%White
    • 2833.9%Hispanic or Latino
    • 1231.7%Two or more races
    • 721.0%Black
    • 80.1%Asian
    • 10.01%American Indian
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Urban population: 2,524
Rural population: 4,825

Estimated median house/condo value in 2021: $274,621
28768:

$274,621
North Carolina:

$236,900



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in 28768 zip code as of September 23, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 28768 is 821 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

52.7 years
North Carolina median age:

39.4 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 28768, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $61,126 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$61,126
State:

$70,020

Salary/wage: $47,987 (reported on 70.9% of returns)
Here:

$47,987
State:

$58,387
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1150.8% for AGIs below $25k, 3495.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6397.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8881.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13848.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 103125.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,585 (reported on 39.0% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,585
North Carolina:

$1,479
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 29.2% for AGIs below $25k, 34.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 74.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 190.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 298.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2295.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $8,607 (reported on 24.8% of returns)
Here:

$8,607
State:

$7,888
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 58.2% for AGIs below $25k, 88.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 268.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 500.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1031.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 11535.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$15,815 (reported on 23.0% of returns)
Here:

+$15,815
State:

+$23,652
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.2% for AGIs below $25k, 78.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 138.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 414.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1140.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 38995.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$13,397 (reported on 19.0% of returns)
Here:

+$13,397
State:

+$11,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 212.1% for AGIs below $25k, 313.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 292.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 358.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 681.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 10420.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $22,325 (reported on 14.7% of returns)
28768:

$22,325
North Carolina:

$20,247
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 57.0% for AGIs below $25k, 217.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 410.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 688.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1895.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 13940.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Total itemized deductions: $34,500 (reported on 6.7% of returns)
Here:

$34,500
State:

$34,549
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 101.5% for AGIs below $25k, 102.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 169.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 647.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1165.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 11430.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $12,774 (reported on 5.8% of returns)
Here:

$12,774
State:

$13,360
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 36.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 153.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 338.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6260.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $6,586 (reported on 6.7% of returns)
28768:

$6,586
State:

$7,586
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.8% for AGIs below $25k, 16.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 42.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 123.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 247.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2155.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,954 (reported on 14.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,954
State:

$2,337
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 72.1% for AGIs below $25k, 69.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 92.3%
Here:

92%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 91.9% for AGIs below $25k, 94.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 93.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 89.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 90.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 92.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 28768, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $47,248 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$47,248
State:

$54,937

Salary/wage: $36,047 (reported on 72.0% of returns)
Here:

$36,047
State:

$46,336
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 63.5% for AGIs below $25k, 66.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 61.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 51.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 47.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 35.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,324 (reported on 44.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,324
North Carolina:

$1,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $5,903 (reported on 25.7% of returns)
Here:

$5,903
State:

$6,213
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.8% for AGIs below $25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$5,644 (reported on 21.6% of returns)
Here:

+$5,644
State:

+$12,740
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 12.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$12,230 (reported on 17.9% of returns)
Here:

+$12,230
State:

+$10,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.3% for AGIs below $25k, 4.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 13.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $16,851 (reported on 18.6% of returns)
28768:

$16,851
North Carolina:

$15,575
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs below $25k, 5.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $21,686 (25% of AGI, reported on 30.4% of returns)
Here:

$21,686
State:

$23,438

Here:

25.3% of AGI
State:

21.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.2% for AGIs below $25k, 10.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 13.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 13.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 17.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $5,061 (reported on 26.0% of returns)
Here:

$5,061
State:

$4,687
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $6,170 (reported on 30.1% of returns)
28768:

$6,170
State:

$8,823
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,170 (reported on 16.9% of returns)
Here:

$2,170
State:

$2,376
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 50.7%
Here:

51%
State:

53%
(% for various income ranges: 46.7% for AGIs below $25k, 51.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 52.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 52.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 57.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 80.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 28768, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $37,459 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$37,459
State:

$45,376

Salary/wage: $29,704 (reported on 75.6% of returns)
Here:

$29,704
State:

$39,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 80.4% for AGIs below $10k, 60.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 66.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 61.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 55.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 51.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,515 (reported on 51.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,515
North Carolina:

$1,515
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.6% for AGIs below $10k, 3.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $4,133 (reported on 28.6% of returns)
Here:

$4,133
State:

$4,016
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $10k, 3.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$4,071 (reported on 23.3% of returns)
Here:

+$4,071
State:

+$11,152
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$11,157 (reported on 17.4% of returns)
Here:

+$11,157
State:

+$9,490
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.8% for AGIs below $10k, 8.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.6% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,298 (reported on 3.8% of returns)
28768:

$3,298
North Carolina:

$2,967
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $13,947 (reported on 0.6% of returns)
Here:

$13,947
North Carolina:

$14,754

Total itemized deductions: $17,166 (26% of AGI, reported on 32.4% of returns)
Here:

$17,166
State:

$19,464

Here:

26.1% of AGI
State:

22.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.3% for AGIs below $10k, 13.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 12.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 16.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,100 (6% of AGI, reported on 28.2% of returns)
Here:

$4,100
State:

$4,035

Here:

6.0% of AGI
State:

4.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,652 (reported on 74.0% of returns)
28768:

$4,652
State:

$7,257
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.3% for AGIs below $10k, 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,723 (reported on 14.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,723
State:

$1,851

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 56.5%
Here:

57%
State:

62%
(% for various income ranges: 51.4% for AGIs below $10k, 60.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 57.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 55.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 55.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 60.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2021:
This zip code:

$61,408
North Carolina:

$61,972
Brevard, NC (28768) map Nearest zip codes: 28742, 28729, 28766, 28759, 28708, 28712.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

36.5%
North Carolina:

45.8%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

3.8%
North Carolina:

47.3%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 471
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 2,571


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 26 (13 now married, 12 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 991 (669 now married, 316 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 28768 with a mortgage: 1,101 (87 second mortgage, 78 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 19

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,332
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $343

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2021:
This zip code:

10.5%
Whole state:

13.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2021:
This zip code:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.9%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.6
State:

6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.1
State:

4.4
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 28768: Glade Creek Community Center (A), Eagle Nest Camp (B), Cantrell Creek Lodge (C), Pink Bed Picnic Area (D), Cradle of Forestry in America Visitor Center (E), Pisgah Ranger Station (F), Buckhorn Shelter (G), White Pine Camping Area (H), John Rock (I), Pisgah Forest Community Building (J), Dunns Rock (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 28768 include: Glade Creek Church (A), French Broad Church (B), Enon Church (C), Blantyre Church (D), Pisgah Forest Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Davidson River Cemetery (1), Turkey Creek Cemetery (2), Pisgah Gardens (3), Osborne Cemetery (4), Orr Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoirs: Noname (A), Cascade Lake (B), Hawkins Lake (C), Mother Earth Upper (D), Lake Tahoe (E), Little River Camp Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Henry Branch (A), Hawkins Branch (B), Hart Branch (C), Grogan Creek (D), Glady Branch (E), Glade Creek (F), Gash Creek (G), East Fork Laurel Creek (H), Cantrell Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 28768 include: Sycamore Flats Recreational Area (1), Cradle of Forestry in America (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Allison-Deaver House (Museums; 200 Old Asheville Highway) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 2862010 to 2019
  • 6742000 to 2009
  • 4901990 to 1999
  • 8061980 to 1989
  • 7821970 to 1979
  • 2531960 to 1969
  • 3071950 to 1959
  • 1231940 to 1949
  • 1481939 or earlier

Zip code 28768 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Brevard, NC (28768)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Brevard, NC (28768)
  • 47no bedroom
  • 81 bedroom
  • 7762 bedrooms
  • 1,2973 bedrooms
  • 4104 bedrooms
  • 1275+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Brevard, NC (28768)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Brevard, NC (28768)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 681 bedroom
  • 1272 bedrooms
  • 1053 bedrooms
  • 774 bedrooms
  • 75+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Brevard, NC (28768) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Brevard, NC (28768) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 101no vehicle
  • 6301 vehicle
  • 1,2142 vehicles
  • 4383 vehicles
  • 1744 vehicles
  • 1135+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Brevard, NC (28768) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Brevard, NC (28768) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 43no vehicle
  • 801 vehicle
  • 1782 vehicles
  • 853 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 28768 household income distribution in 2021

  • Zip code 28768 household income distribution in 2021
  • 372Less than $10,000
  • 49$10,000 to $14,999
  • 100$15,000 to $19,999
  • 73$20,000 to $24,999
  • 39$25,000 to $29,999
  • 251$30,000 to $34,999
  • 186$35,000 to $39,999
  • 120$40,000 to $44,999
  • 21$45,000 to $49,999
  • 293$50,000 to $59,999
  • 215$60,000 to $74,999
  • 574$75,000 to $99,999
  • 193$100,000 to $124,999
  • 218$125,000 to $149,999
  • 182$150,000 to $199,999
  • 152$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2021 in zip code 28768

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2021 in zip code 28768
  • 60Less than $10,000
  • 6$15,000 to $19,999
  • 2$25,000 to $29,999
  • 22$30,000 to $34,999
  • 23$40,000 to $49,999
  • 21$50,000 to $59,999
  • 24$60,000 to $69,999
  • 220$70,000 to $79,999
  • 63$80,000 to $89,999
  • 19$90,000 to $99,999
  • 161$100,000 to $124,999
  • 55$125,000 to $149,999
  • 82$150,000 to $174,999
  • 158$175,000 to $199,999
  • 277$200,000 to $249,999
  • 273$250,000 to $299,999
  • 451$300,000 to $399,999
  • 468$400,000 to $499,999
  • 138$500,000 to $749,999
  • 89$750,000 to $999,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2021 in zip code 28768

  • Rent paid by renters in 2021 in zip code 28768
  • 28$400 to $449
  • 50$450 to $499
  • 69$500 to $549
  • 44$600 to $649
  • 23$650 to $699
  • 10$750 to $799
  • 24$800 to $899
  • 7$900 to $999
  • 5$1,000 to $1,249
  • 4$1,250 to $1,499
  • 13$2,000 to $2,499
  • 95No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2021: $759.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2021: $1,052,261.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2021 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $340,327
  • Black or African American householders: $290,746
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $198,564
  • Two or more races householders: $246,701
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $270,769

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $274,621
28768:

$274,621
North Carolina:

$236,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $130,426 - $432,900
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 28768

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,066
  • One, attached: 92
  • 3 or 4: 47
  • Mobile homes: 661
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 22

Unemployment: 9.5%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 28768

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 28768
  • 79.3%2,202Drove a car alone
  • 3.4%93Carpooled
  • 0.8%22Walked
  • 1.0%27Other means
  • 16.1%446Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 28768

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 28768
  • 18Less than 5 minutes
  • 3175 to 9 minutes
  • 24810 to 14 minutes
  • 57215 to 19 minutes
  • 12920 to 24 minutes
  • 20325 to 29 minutes
  • 34330 to 34 minutes
  • 5835 to 39 minutes
  • 11740 to 44 minutes
  • 10345 to 59 minutes
  • 16060 to 89 minutes
  • 3190 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 68.2%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 7,350
  • Male householders: 1,791 (477 living alone), Female householders: 1,229 (286 living alone)
  • 1,763 spouses (1,763 opposite-sex spouses), 179 unmarried partners, (179 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 1,649 children (1,469 natural, 9 adopted, 171 stepchildren), 120 grandchildren, 87 brothers or sisters, 68 parents, 10 foster children, 350 other relatives, 108 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 9 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,176 2-persons, 390 3-persons, 372 4-persons, 131 5-persons, 63 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 762 1-person, 127 2-persons, 9 3-persons

893 married couples with children.
206 single-parent households (133 men, 73 women).

97.4% of residents of 28768 zip code speak English at home.
1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% very well).
1.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 122 (1.7%)
(63.4% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

1.7%
Whole state:

8.2%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 34%France
  • 20%Sweden
Most common first ancestries reported in 28768
  • 40%American
  • 13%German
  • 13%English
  • 9%Irish
  • 3%Norwegian
  • 3%Scotch-Irish
  • 2%French
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 142010 or later
  • 232000 to 2009
  • 71990 to 1999
  • 105Before 1990

Private high school in in this zip code not listed on the city page:

  • THE OUTDOOR ACADEMY OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS (Students: 19, Location: 43 HART RD, Grades: 9-11)

Zip code 28768 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • AYERS, CHARLES L (80 KELLY LANE in PISGAH FOREST, NC)
    STATE MASTER (North Carolina facility info) - -115DA4YG00M29W84AY3WRDX7R0, WASTEWATER FACILITY
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: AYERS, CHARLES L. - RESIDENCE
  • BRADLEY, WILLIAM - RESIDENCE (451 ASHVILLE HWY in PISGAH FOREST, NC)
    STATE MASTER (North Carolina facility info) - -115DA4YG00M69W84AY3V889V1G, WASTEWATER FACILITY
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
  • BREVARD CONCRETE MATERIAL LLC (517 OLD HWY 64 in PISGAH FOREST, NC)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (North Carolina facility info) - -115DA4YG00M69W84AY3WG2PJ9H, WASTEWATER FACILITY, -4902, AIR PROGRAM
    Business SIC classification: READY-MIXED CONCRETE
    Alternative names: BREVARD CONCRETE MATERIALS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
  • RFS ECUSTA, INC. (PORTABLE in PORTABLE, ND)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CROP PREPARATION SERVICES FOR MARKET, EXCEPT COTTON GINNING

Zip code 28768 marital status for males
Zip code 28768 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2.4%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2.3%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 67.2%Electricity
  • 13.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.3%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 2.3%No fuel used

Population in 1990: 5,623. Population change in the 1990s: +1,150 (+20.5%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3,443
  • Northeast: 793
  • Midwest: 660
  • South: 1,820
  • West: 479

64% of the 28768 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 39% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in North Carolina.

93% of the 28768 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 22% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 22% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in Brevard, NC (28768)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 10
Here:

2.0%
North Carolina:

14.3%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 1
Here:

0.6%
North Carolina:

11.4%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 34
Here:

32.4%
North Carolina:

17.5%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Class of Workers in 2021
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 97,214Computer and mathematical occupations
  • 66,077Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 59,135Business and financial operations occupations
  • 58,701Community and social service occupations
  • 58,366Management occupations
  • 56,557Transportation occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • MARKETEC, INC (180 KNOB ROAD in PISGAH FOREST, NC; small business) : $193,430 in 6 contracts from 2000 to 2003
    Contracts for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment by Army, Defense Logistics Agency
    Signed by year: 2000: $29,775; 2001: $59,685; 2002: $69,010; 2003: $34,960; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $39,700 with Army for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Signed on 2002-05-15. Completion date: 2002-11-09.
    $34,960, same as above. Signed on 2003-08-06. Completion date: 2003-09-30.
    $29,910 with Defense Logistics Agency for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Signed on 2001-06-27. Completion date: 2001-06-27.
    $29,775 with Army for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Signed on 2001-07-18. Completion date: 2002-01-18.
  • CATAMOUNT MACHINE SYSTEMS LLC (1299 NEW HENDERSONVILLE HW in PISGAH FOREST, NC; small business) : $160,431 in 17 contracts from 2004 to 2006
    Contracts for Electric Arc Welding Equipment, Connectors, Electrical, Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal and Security Detection Systems, Compressors and Vacuum Pumps, and more by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $11,728; 2005: $148,203; 2006: $500.

    Biggest contracts:
    $78,400 with Army for Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Signed on 2005-08-08. Completion date: 2006-12-15.
    $25,690 with Army for Connectors, Electrical. Signed on 2005-10-06. Completion date: 2005-12-22.
    $7,064 with Army for Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal and Security Detection Systems. Signed on 2005-09-26. Completion date: 2005-11-12.
    $6,364 with Army for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. Signed on 2005-01-03. Completion date: 2005-01-27.
  • MCCALL TECHNOLOGY INC (3880 NEW HENDERSONVILLE HW in PISGAH FOREST, NC; small business) : $82,722 in 2 contracts from 2003 to 2004
    $77,670 with Department of Defense for Communications Security Equipment and Components. Signed on 2003-09-27. Completion date: 2003-10-26.
    $5,052 with Army for Communications Security Equipment and Components. Signed on 2004-09-16. Completion date: 2004-09-21.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Construction: Masonry Contractors (50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (50-99: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Vocational Rehabilitation Services (50-99: 1)
  • Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (10-19: 1, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 5)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Credit Unions (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1)
  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (20-49: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 4 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 2 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 63 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 28768 When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (57.9%), and Outside Fires (26.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 28768
    • 23157.9%Structure Fires
    • 10726.8%Outside Fires
    • 389.5%Other
    • 235.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 28768, North Carolina

Most common first names in zip code 28768 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William5674.2 years
John4674.2 years
James3767.8 years
Mary3179.5 years
Robert2969.7 years
Charles2271.6 years
George1877.9 years
Joseph1774.0 years
Ruth1584.3 years
Walter1369.8 years
Most common last names in zip code 28768 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown2375.7 years
Galloway2178.2 years
Smith1975.9 years
Wilson1972.8 years
Mccall1873.4 years
Orr1676.6 years
Owen1571.9 years
Holden1476.5 years
Davis1270.7 years
Nicholson1281.2 years
Businesses in zip code 28768
NameCountNameCount
GNC1T-Mobile1
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
Hilton1U-Haul1
Pizza Hut1U.S. Cellular1
Rite Aid1Walmart1
Subway1
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