PlainZIP

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
$37,275
Median income
$332,300
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,805. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 19.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $332,300 for a typical home value (28% above the state average), with rent averaging $906 a month; 63.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Graham County, letting you compare 28702 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 28702?

32.2

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
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?

$37,275

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$23,805

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28702 ranks nationally

Almond, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,275 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

471

Total Housing Units

221

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$332,300

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Graham County

28771 standard
Robbinsville, NC
Pop: 8,558
28733 standard
Fontana Dam, NC
Pop: 21

Related Areas

Graham County Almond, NC North Carolina

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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