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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 28801 has 15,148 residents and 7,495 households (average 1.88 persons per household). The median age is 39.2 years, about the same as the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.5%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (20.0%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	15,148Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,580Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	15,355Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,965.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$51,125Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,495Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$481,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.88Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,931	14,101	14,421	14,489	14,300	14,250	14,211	13,683	13,790	13,792	14,395	13,498	13,580
Decennial Census	15,019	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,148	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.2

Male Median Age: 39.2

Female Median Age: 39.1

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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	295	326	282	257	475	758	766	585	553	500	459	489	486	407	360	186	74	71
Female	319	313	312	295	668	834	698	552	491	473	469	451	483	514	405	238	143	161
Total	614	639	594	552	1,143	1,592	1,464	1,137	1,044	973	928	940	969	921	765	424	217	232

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	10,686	71.52%
Black:	3,037	20.33%
Hispanic:*	662	4.43%
Asian:	149	1.00%
American Indian:	70	0.47%
Hawaiian:	68	0.46%
Other:	269	1.80%
Total:	14,941	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,329	48.38%	39.2 years
Females:	7,819	51.62%	39.1 years
Total:	15,148	100%	39.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,061	96.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	149	1.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	180	1.33%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	190	2.72%
Total Population:	13,580	100%
Total Native Population:	13,210	97.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:	370	2.72%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $51,125, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,056 (88.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,184. Family households earn a median of $119,674 versus $34,976 for nonfamily households (a difference of $84,698). By gender, male median income is $63,632 and female is $55,242, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($49,054), with a current gap of $8,390 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.1%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$27,069	$27,284	$29,441	$30,179	$31,359	$32,321	$34,035	$33,504	$35,941	$37,475	$44,860	$46,496	$51,125
Median Family Income	$33,438	$38,984	$52,604	$53,281	$55,688	$62,768	$68,279	$69,236	$68,239	$86,000	$99,722	$104,464	$119,674
Median NonFamily Income	$23,052	$22,454	$22,458	$25,039	$25,529	$26,582	$27,983	$28,880	$28,912	$28,093	$29,426	$31,486	$34,976
Median Male Income	$39,471	$36,346	$40,721	$37,000	$33,466	$34,049	$36,506	$36,484	$37,815	$45,132	$49,802	$57,316	$63,632
Median Female Income	$27,231	$27,979	$28,144	$30,503	$32,697	$31,051	$33,140	$35,636	$37,061	$38,259	$47,026	$53,694	$55,242

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,860	56.49%
Unemployed:	201	1.66%
Not In Labor Force:	5,083	41.86%
Total:	12,144	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,602	52.51%
Service:	1,224	17.84%
Sales and Office:	1,208	17.61%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	311	4.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	515	7.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,860	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $481,400, which is far above the state median ($259,400), is up $261,000 (118.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $161,000. The median gross rent is $1,130, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $480 (73.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $270. Of occupied housing, owners make up 36.70% (58.06% with a mortgage, 41.94% free-and-clear) and renters 63.30% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.37%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$220,400	$217,200	$225,100	$230,000	$263,600	$265,500	$279,600	$296,600	$320,400	$353,200	$370,800	$448,700	$481,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,048	27.23%
$500 to $999:	607	15.77%
$1,000 to $1,499:	934	24.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:	673	17.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	404	10.50%
$2,500 to $2,999:	54	1.40%
$3,000 or more:	41	1.07%
No Rent:	88	2.29%
Total:	3,849	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$650	$643	$671	$681	$695	$725	$753	$822	$860	$881	$966	$1,001	$1,130

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,296	21.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	936	15.39%
Renter Occupied:	3,849	63.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,081	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,081	71.63%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,409	28.37%
Total Housing Units:	8,490	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,019	47.34%
Multi-Family Units:	4,417	52.03%
Other Units:	54	0.64%
Total Housing Units:	8,490	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 53.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (34.70%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 92.60%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (46.82%). College enrollment is 46.82%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	170	1.60%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	615	5.81%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,035	19.21%
Some college, no degree:	1,523	14.38%
Associate's degree:	610	5.76%
Bachelor's degree:	3,415	32.24%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,225	21.00%
Total:	10,593	100%
High school or higher:	9,808	92.59%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,640	53.24%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,397	59.43%
Public Insurance:	4,101	29.03%
No Insurance:	1,631	11.54%
Total:	14,129	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,498	88.46%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	30.2%	28.6%	24.0%	24.8%	21.2%	18.1%	19.7%	17.1%	16.6%	13.5%	11.1%	12.4%	11.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	256	9.42%
Kindergarten:	95	3.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	724	26.63%
High school (grades 9-12):	371	13.64%
College or graduate school:	1,273	46.82%
Total:	2,719	100%
Early Childhood:	351	12.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,190	43.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Asheville, North Carolina
County:	Buncombe County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:30:41 PM
Population:	15,148 [See All]
Area Code:	828
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.5901, -82.5582
Land Area:	5.108 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/28801/zip-code-28801.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,168Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,059Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,020Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,758Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,775Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,812Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$325,209,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,348,039,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	22,808Source: CBP

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:	5.108 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.091 sq miSource: 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:	3702140Source: Census
Place Name:	Asheville city; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 28801 in Asheville, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 28801

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28801

Sources & References