Burnsville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28714
Yancey County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,753
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,998
- Median income Below-median income area
- $236,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burnsville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28714 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28714 (Burnsville, NC) rose +18.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.5 in 2023 to 283.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28714 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina, home to 16,753 residents across 754.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28714 reports a modest median household income of $58,998 (15% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,628. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $236,600 (9% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $859; 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Yancey County, so 28714 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28714
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burnsville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28714.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28714, Burnsville, 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
16,753
Population
754.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28714?
49.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.4%
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?
$58,998
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,628
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28714 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Burnsville, 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)
$58,998 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
9,554housing units
9,554
Total Housing Units
6,962
Occupied Units
2,592
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,600
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$859
Median Rent
1989
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
+18.1%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28714 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 167 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 197 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 228 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 241 |
| 2024 | +18.1% | 284 |
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 340 business establishments in ZIP 28714, employing approximately 4,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,026,000.
340
Businesses
4,000
Employees
$166.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 46 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 28714 vs 28709 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28709 | Barnardsville, NC | 2,225 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28714, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,753 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 28714 in?
ZIP code 28714 (Burnsville) is located in Yancey County, North Carolina. Yancey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yancey-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28714?
ZIP code 28714 in Burnsville, NC has a population of 16,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28714?
The median household income in ZIP 28714 is $58,998, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28714?
The median home value in ZIP 28714 is $236,600, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28714?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28714 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28714?
ZIP code 28714 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 4,000 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28714?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28714 are: Retail trade (61), Construction (46), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28714?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28714 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 28714?
In ZIP code 28714, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 28714?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28714 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28714?
In ZIP code 28714, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28714?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28714 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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