| City: | Ridgecrest, North Carolina |
| County: | Buncombe County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:03:44 PM |
| Population: | 35 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 828 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.6209, -82.2829 |
| Land Area: | 0.184 sq mi |
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This pattern shows Ridgecrest functions as a regional mail hub for surrounding rural areas. People from nearby communities without carrier delivery travel here to collect their mail. The actual population is only 35 residents, yet the post office handles mail for roughly 220 people based on box count and typical usage patterns.
Carrier delivery exists through one rural route serving Tucker Road, the only named street with delivery in the ZIP code. This route doesn't serve the 35 residents directly but extends into surrounding areas. Most local residents and nearly everyone in the broader service area relies on PO Boxes.
The Ridgecrest post office sits in Buncombe County, part of the broader Asheville metropolitan area. The ZIP code covers just 0.184 square miles of land, making it one of the smallest in North Carolina. That tiny footprint combined with the high box count confirms this is a service point, not a residential community. The nearest substantial neighborhoods are 2-3 miles away in Black Mountain and Swannanoa.
The 35 residents have a median age of 44.5 years, with 16 occupied housing units and no seasonal vacancies. This isn't a vacation community or retirement enclave. It's simply a small cluster of homes near a post office that serves a much wider rural territory without alternative delivery options.
Only Tucker Road appears in delivery records, with a single ZIP+4 entry. This minimal street infrastructure reflects Ridgecrest's role as a PO Box service point rather than a residential delivery zone. The post office handles mail for surrounding rural areas that use Ridgecrest as their mailing address despite living miles away.
ZIP Code 28770 has 35 residents and 16 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 22.9% male and 77.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.3%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (5.7%, slightly lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 35Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 190.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 35 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 37
Female Median Age: 48.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 26 | 89.66% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 3.45% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 6.90% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 8 | 22.86% | 37.0 years |
| Females: | 27 | 77.14% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 35 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($259,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
ZIP Code 28770 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 56 people with an annual payroll of $3,018,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 202Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $532,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,018,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 56Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28770 is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, within the Asheville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11700) and North Carolina's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 410,817 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 28770. It covers 0.184 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Asheville, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 410,817Source: Census |
| MSA: | Asheville, NC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.184 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6838.24 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28770 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.