Almond, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28702
Graham County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 366
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,275
- Median income Below-median income area
- $332,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Almond pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28702 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28702 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Almond, Graham County, North Carolina, home to just 366 residents across 51.5 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28702 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,275 (46% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,805. Unemployment is 19.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $332,300 (28% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 63.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $906.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Graham County, so 28702 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28702, Almond, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
366
Population
51.5
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28702?
32.2
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$37,275
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$23,805
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28702 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Almond, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,275 4th percentile higher than 4% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
471housing units
471
Total Housing Units
221
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$332,300
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 28702, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $562,000.
5
Businesses
20
Employees
$562K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28702 vs 28713 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28713 | Bryson City, NC | 8,686 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28702, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28702 in?
ZIP code 28702 (Almond) is located in Graham County, North Carolina. Graham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/graham-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28702?
ZIP code 28702 in Almond, NC has a population of 366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28702?
The median household income in ZIP 28702 is $37,275, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28702?
The median home value in ZIP 28702 is $332,300, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28702 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28702?
ZIP code 28702 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28702?
In ZIP code 28702, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28702?
In ZIP code 28702, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28702 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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