East Flat Rock, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28726
Henderson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,203
- 519/sq mi High-density area
- $54,152
- Median income Below-median income area
- $198,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Flat Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 519
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28726 covers 6.2 square miles in East Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,203 residents on file, a density of 519 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28726 reports a modest median household income of $54,152 (22% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,937. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,400 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $976; owner occupancy is 61.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henderson County, so 28726 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 28726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Flat Rock, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28726.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 28726, East Flat Rock, 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
3,203
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
519
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28726?
33.3
Median Age
40.4%
Male
59.6%
Female
18.8%
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?
$54,152
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$22,937
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28726 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
East Flat Rock, 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)
$54,152 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,549housing units
1,549
Total Housing Units
1,539
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$976
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 28726, employing approximately 1,166 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,647,000.
71
Businesses
1,166
Employees
$70.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
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 28726 vs 28731 →
ZIP 28726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28792
Hendersonville (28792)
32,689 residents
- 28739
Hendersonville (28739)
19,786 residents
- 28791
Hendersonville (28791)
14,171 residents
- 28731 7,778
Flat Rock (28731)
7,778 residents
- 28773 3,378
Saluda (28773)
3,378 residents
- 28790 3,205
Zirconia (28790)
3,205 residents
- 28726 3,203
East Flat Rock (28726)
3,203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28726 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28726 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
- 28791
Hendersonville (28791)
$78,827 median income
- 28739
Hendersonville (28739)
$73,582 median income
- 28773
Saluda (28773)
$70,703 median income
- 28731
Flat Rock (28731)
$66,309 median income
- 28792
Hendersonville (28792)
$55,522 median income
- 28726
East Flat Rock (28726)
$54,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28726 ranks #7 of 7 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 28726, 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 (3,203 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 28726 in?
ZIP code 28726 (East Flat Rock) is located in Henderson County, North Carolina. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28726?
ZIP code 28726 in East Flat Rock, NC has a population of 3,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28726?
The median household income in ZIP 28726 is $54,152, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28726?
The median home value in ZIP 28726 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28726 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28726?
ZIP code 28726 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 1,166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28726 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28726?
In ZIP code 28726, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 28726?
In ZIP code 28726, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28726 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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