Cedar Mountain, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28718
Transylvania County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 553
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,031
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cedar Mountain pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28718 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28718 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar Mountain, Transylvania County, North Carolina, home to just 553 residents across 42.9 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28718 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,031 (7% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,323. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $234,600 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP); 95.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Transylvania County, so 28718 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 28718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Mountain, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28718.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 28718, Cedar 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
553
Population
42.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28718?
56.1
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
7.5%
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?
$74,031
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$45,323
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28718 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Cedar Mountain, 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)
$74,031 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
328housing units
328
Total Housing Units
315
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 28718, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,072,000.
15
Businesses
77
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 26.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 20.0% |
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 28718 vs 29635 →
ZIP 28718 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28739
Hendersonville (28739)
19,786 residents
- 28712
Brevard (28712)
19,347 residents
- 28768 6,813
Pisgah Forest (28768)
6,813 residents
- 29661 5,648
Marietta (29661)
5,648 residents
- 28790 3,205
Zirconia (28790)
3,205 residents
- 28766 1,262
Penrose (28766)
1,262 residents
- 29635 1,254
Cleveland (29635)
1,254 residents
- 28718 553
Cedar Mountain (28718)
553 residents
- 29683 291
Slater (29683)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28718 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28790
Zirconia (28790)
$97,042 median income
- 28718
Cedar Mountain (28718)
$74,031 median income
- 28739
Hendersonville (28739)
$73,582 median income
- 29635
Cleveland (29635)
$71,844 median income
- 28768
Pisgah Forest (28768)
$71,383 median income
- 28712
Brevard (28712)
$63,045 median income
- 28766
Penrose (28766)
$57,708 median income
- 29661
Marietta (29661)
$55,099 median income
- 29683
Slater (29683)
$44,299 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28718 ranks #2 of 9 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 28718, 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 28718 in?
ZIP code 28718 (Cedar Mountain) is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Transylvania County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/transylvania-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28718?
ZIP code 28718 in Cedar Mountain, NC has a population of 553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28718?
The median household income in ZIP 28718 is $74,031, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28718?
The median home value in ZIP 28718 is $234,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28718 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28718?
ZIP code 28718 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28718 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28718?
In ZIP code 28718, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 28718?
In ZIP code 28718, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28718 is 1.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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