Gerton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28735

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

256
27/sq mi
$398,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gerton pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28735 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28735 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.6 square miles in Gerton, Henderson County, North Carolina. The area is home to 256 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28735 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28735 sits at , while per-capita income is $158,064. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $398,900 (54% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28735 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henderson County, so you can benchmark 28735 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28735, Gerton, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

256

Population

9.6

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28735?

64.5

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$158,064

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 89.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

190

Total Housing Units

89

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$398,900

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 28735, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$109K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28735 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 28735 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28730 Fairview, NC 9,133 3.6 mi
28792 Hendersonville, NC 32,689 6.0 mi
28720 Chimney Rock, NC 114 5.7 mi
28732 Fletcher, NC 16,491 6.9 mi
28711 Black Mountain, NC 13,209 9.1 mi
28778 Swannanoa, NC 10,381 10.3 mi
28805 Asheville, NC 17,620 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28735 in?
ZIP code 28735 (Gerton) 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 28735?
ZIP code 28735 in Gerton, NC has a population of 256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28735?
The median home value in ZIP 28735 is $398,900, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28735?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28735 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28735?
ZIP code 28735 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28735?
In ZIP code 28735, 89.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28735?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28735 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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