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ZIP Code 28652

Avery County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

46
220/sq mi
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 28652 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina. The area is home to 46 residents, producing a population density of 220 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28652 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28652 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,689. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28652 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avery County, so you can benchmark 28652 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28652, Minneapolis, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

46

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

220

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28652?

59.1

Median Age

65.2%

Male

34.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 23.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$24,689

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

76

Total Housing Units

36

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28652 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28652 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28657 Newland, NC 9,488 5.5 mi
28622 Elk Park, NC 2,527 6.8 mi
28616 Crossnore, NC 493 6.5 mi
28662 Pineola, NC 140 7.3 mi
28646 Linville, NC 342 8.4 mi
37687 Roan Mountain, TN 5,038 8.3 mi
28604 Banner Elk, NC 6,249 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28652 in?
ZIP code 28652 (Minneapolis) is located in Avery County, North Carolina. Avery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/avery-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28652?
ZIP code 28652 in Minneapolis, NC has a population of 46 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28652?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28652 is White at 76.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28652?
In ZIP code 28652, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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