ZIP Code 28761 - Nebo North Carolina

28761 Overview

ZIP Code 28761 is located in Nebo North Carolina. Portions of 28761 are also in Marion and Dysartsville Township and Nebo Township and Linville Township (Burke County) and Brackett Township and Silver Creek Township and Higgins Township and Marion Township. 28761 is primarily within Mcdowell County, with some portions in Burke County. Regionally, 28761 is located in the Asheville Area.

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ZIP Code 28761 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameNebo
Primary CountyMcdowell County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)7,595
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
EST

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28761 Demographics

28761 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28761 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28761 is White. The current unemployment level in 28761 is 3.6%.

Population7,595
Population Growth Rate-12.30%
Population Density69 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,636
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$46,724
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$517,880
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.64%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 80.70%

28761 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6,62094.64%
Black1842.63%
Hispanic1772.53%
Asian00%
Native American140.2%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28761 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White27684.66%
Black133.99%
Hispanic319.51%
Asian61.84%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28761 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College3097.26%
Bachelor Degree48711.45%
High School Diploma1,71040.2%
No High School Diploma441.03%
GED or Alternate2866.72%
1 or More Years of College73017.16%
Associates Degree3518.25%
Masters Degree2024.75%
Professional Degree771.81%
Doctorate Degree581.36%

28761 Geography

Coordinates35.68783951,-81.90629578
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 28761
RegionsAsheville Area
Metro Charlotte
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasMarion, NC
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Forest City, NC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area110 Square Miles

28761 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45e - Northern Inner Piedmont

28761 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)27293745546266655946373046
Avg Max Temp (°F)49536271788488868070615169
Avg Precip (In.)4.144.085.014.045.034.514.394.274.343.973.963.6951.44

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