Montreat, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28757

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

280
89/sq mi
$115,568
Median income
$606,400
Median home value
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montreat pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
89
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28757 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in Montreat, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The area is home to 280 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 28757 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28757 sits at $115,568 (67% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $16,033. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $606,400 (134% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28757 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 91.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buncombe County, so you can benchmark 28757 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 28757, Montreat, 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

280

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28757?

19.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 12.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

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?

$115,568

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$16,033

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28757 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$115,568 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 91.5%

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

What does housing look like?

755

Total Housing Units

62

Occupied Units

693

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$606,400

Median Home Value

+134% vs state

1962

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 28757, employing approximately 693 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,410,000.

15

Businesses

693

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 26.7%
Other services (except public administration) 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

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ZIP 28757 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 28757 ranks #6 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 28757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28757 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28711 Black Mountain, NC 13,209 3.7 mi
28778 Swannanoa, NC 10,381 6.0 mi
28762 Old Fort, NC 6,857 6.7 mi
28730 Fairview, NC 9,133 9.3 mi
28709 Barnardsville, NC 2,225 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28757 in?
ZIP code 28757 (Montreat) is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Buncombe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buncombe-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28757?
ZIP code 28757 in Montreat, NC has a population of 280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28757?
The median household income in ZIP 28757 is $115,568, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28757?
The median home value in ZIP 28757 is $606,400, which is 118% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28757 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28757?
ZIP code 28757 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28757?
In ZIP code 28757, 91.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 91.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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