Hot Springs, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28743
Madison County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,125
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,011
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hot Springs pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28743 covers 322.0 square miles in Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,125 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28743 reports a modest median household income of $58,011 (16% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,135. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,800 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $569; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Madison County, so 28743 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 28743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hot Springs, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28743.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 28743, Hot Springs, 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
2,125
Population
322.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28743?
46.8
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$58,011
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,135
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28743 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hot Springs, 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)
$58,011 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,399housing units
1,399
Total Housing Units
925
Occupied Units
474
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,800
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$569
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 28743, employing approximately 325 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,347,000.
47
Businesses
325
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 23.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.5% |
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 28743 vs 37727 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37727 | Del Rio, TN | 2,043 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28743, 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 (2,125 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 28743 in?
ZIP code 28743 (Hot Springs) is located in Madison County, North Carolina. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28743?
ZIP code 28743 in Hot Springs, NC has a population of 2,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28743?
The median household income in ZIP 28743 is $58,011, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28743?
The median home value in ZIP 28743 is $162,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28743 is White at 97.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28743?
ZIP code 28743 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28743 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28743?
In ZIP code 28743, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 28743?
In ZIP code 28743, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28743 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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