Candler, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28715
Buncombe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,582
- 122/sq mi High-density area
- $71,716
- Median income Near-median income area
- $309,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Candler pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 122
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28715 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28715 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 24,582 residents across 201.3 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28715 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,716 (4% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,151. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $309,000 (19% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,216.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buncombe County, so 28715 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 28715
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Candler, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28715.
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 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 28715, Candler, 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
24,582
Population
201.3
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28715?
41.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
6.9%
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?
$71,716
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$39,151
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28715 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Candler, 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)
$71,716 Top 35% higher than 65% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,908housing units
12,908
Total Housing Units
10,561
Occupied Units
2,347
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,000
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,216
Median Rent
1994
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28715 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 193 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 218 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 262 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 291 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 293 |
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 484 business establishments in ZIP 28715, employing approximately 4,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,392,000.
484
Businesses
4,107
Employees
$190.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 98 | 20.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
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 28715 vs 28806 →
ZIP 28715 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28806
Asheville (28806)
38,550 residents
- 28715
Candler (28715)
24,582 residents
- 28804
Asheville (28804)
20,507 residents
- 28704
Arden (28704)
18,821 residents
- 28716
Canton (28716)
17,477 residents
- 28748 11,334
Leicester (28748)
11,334 residents
- 28759 6,922
Mills River (28759)
6,922 residents
- 28742 2,710
Horse Shoe (28742)
2,710 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28715 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28715 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28759
Mills River (28759)
$107,609 median income
- 28742
Horse Shoe (28742)
$99,007 median income
- 28804
Asheville (28804)
$88,312 median income
- 28704
Arden (28704)
$81,096 median income
- 28715
Candler (28715)
$71,716 median income
- 28806
Asheville (28806)
$63,273 median income
- 28716
Canton (28716)
$63,141 median income
- 28748
Leicester (28748)
$59,013 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28715 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28715, 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 (24,582 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 28715 in?
ZIP code 28715 (Candler) 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 28715?
ZIP code 28715 in Candler, NC has a population of 24,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28715?
The median household income in ZIP 28715 is $71,716, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28715?
The median home value in ZIP 28715 is $309,000, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28715 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28715?
ZIP code 28715 has 484 business establishments employing approximately 4,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28715 are: Construction (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Retail trade (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28715?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28715 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 28715?
In ZIP code 28715, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 28715?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28715 is 23.3 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 28715?
In ZIP code 28715, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28715 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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