Hendersonville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28739
Henderson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,786
- 114/sq mi High-density area
- $73,582
- Median income Near-median income area
- $394,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hendersonville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 114
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28739 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 28739 (Hendersonville, NC) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.4 in 2023 to 296.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, home to 19,786 residents across 173.7 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28739 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,582 (6% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,617. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $394,900 (52% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 78.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,127.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henderson County, so 28739 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 28739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hendersonville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28739.
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 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 28739, Hendersonville, 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
19,786
Population
173.7
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28739?
55.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
5.6%
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?
$73,582
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$46,617
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28739 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hendersonville, 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)
$73,582 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
11,334housing units
11,334
Total Housing Units
9,584
Occupied Units
1,750
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$394,900
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,127
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28739 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 187 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 206 |
| 2022 | +26.6% | 261 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 276 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 297 |
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 421 business establishments in ZIP 28739, employing approximately 3,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,244,000.
421
Businesses
3,733
Employees
$143.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 78 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 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 28739 vs 28766 →
ZIP 28739 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
- 28791
Hendersonville (28791)
14,171 residents
- 28759 6,922
Mills River (28759)
6,922 residents
- 28790 3,205
Zirconia (28790)
3,205 residents
- 28726 3,203
East Flat Rock (28726)
3,203 residents
- 28729 2,894
Etowah (28729)
2,894 residents
- 28742 2,710
Horse Shoe (28742)
2,710 residents
- 28766 1,262
Penrose (28766)
1,262 residents
- 28718 553
Cedar Mountain (28718)
553 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28739 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28739 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
- 28790
Zirconia (28790)
$97,042 median income
- 28729
Etowah (28729)
$84,413 median income
- 28791
Hendersonville (28791)
$78,827 median income
- 28718
Cedar Mountain (28718)
$74,031 median income
- 28739
Hendersonville (28739)
$73,582 median income
- 28766
Penrose (28766)
$57,708 median income
- 28726
East Flat Rock (28726)
$54,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28739 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28766 | Penrose, NC | 1,262 | 4.2 mi |
| 28729 | Etowah, NC | 2,894 | 5.0 mi |
| 28790 | Zirconia, NC | 3,205 | 5.4 mi |
| 28791 | Hendersonville, NC | 14,171 | 6.7 mi |
| 28726 | East Flat Rock, NC | 3,203 | 7.3 mi |
| 28759 | Mills River, NC | 6,922 | 8.5 mi |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain, NC | 553 | 8.2 mi |
| 28742 | Horse Shoe, NC | 2,710 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28739, 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 (19,786 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 28739 in?
ZIP code 28739 (Hendersonville) 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 28739?
ZIP code 28739 in Hendersonville, NC has a population of 19,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28739?
The median household income in ZIP 28739 is $73,582, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28739?
The median home value in ZIP 28739 is $394,900, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28739 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28739?
ZIP code 28739 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 3,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28739?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28739 are: Construction (78), Health care and social assistance (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28739?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28739 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 28739?
In ZIP code 28739, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 28739?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28739 is 24.1 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 28739?
In ZIP code 28739, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28739?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28739 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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