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Black Mountain, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28711

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

13,209
51/sq mi
$74,761
Median income
$370,200
Median home value
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Black Mountain pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28711 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28711 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina, home to 13,209 residents across 258.5 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28711 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,761 (8% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $48,929. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $370,200 (43% above the state average), median rent at $1,567 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 28711 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Buncombe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 28711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black Mountain, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28711.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 28711, Black Mountain, 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

13,209

Population

258.5

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28711?

55.2

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$74,761

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$48,929

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28711 ranks nationally

Black Mountain, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,761 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,351

Total Housing Units

5,107

Occupied Units

2,244

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$370,200

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,567

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28711 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 218
2021 +14.6% 250
2022 +22.0% 304
2023 +4.2% 317
2024 +5.3% 334

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 457 business establishments in ZIP 28711, employing approximately 6,467 people with a combined annual payroll of $276,988,000.

457

Businesses

6,467

Employees

$277.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 82 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 62 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 47 10.3%
Construction 46 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.4%
Manufacturing 17 3.7%
Finance and insurance 16 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.3%
Wholesale trade 11 2.4%
Educational services 11 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.8%
Information 6 1.3%

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 28711 vs 28757 →

ZIP 28711 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 28711 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28711 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28757 Montreat, NC 280 3.7 mi
28762 Old Fort, NC 6,857 6.1 mi
28778 Swannanoa, NC 10,381 6.7 mi
28730 Fairview, NC 9,133 6.8 mi
28735 Gerton, NC 256 9.1 mi
28720 Chimney Rock, NC 114 10.4 mi
28746 Lake Lure, NC 2,388 11.9 mi

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Pop: 38,550
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Pop: 28,693
28715 standard
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Pop: 24,582
28804 standard
Asheville, NC
Pop: 20,507
28787 standard
Weaverville, NC
Pop: 19,718
28704 standard
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Pop: 18,821

Related Areas

Buncombe County Black Mountain, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28711 in? ▼
ZIP code 28711 (Black Mountain) is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Buncombe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buncombe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28711? ▼
ZIP code 28711 in Black Mountain, NC has a population of 13,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28711? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28711 is $74,761, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28711? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28711 is $370,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28711? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28711 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28711? ▼
ZIP code 28711 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 6,467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28711? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28711 are: Retail trade (82), Accommodation and food services (62), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28711? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28711 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28711? ▼
In ZIP code 28711, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28711? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28711 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28711? ▼
In ZIP code 28711, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28711? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28711 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.