Asheville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28806
Buncombe County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,550
- 392/sq mi High-density area
- $63,273
- Median income Near-median income area
- $359,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Asheville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 392
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28806 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 28806 (Asheville, NC) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 391.3 in 2023 to 399.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28806 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 38,550 residents across 98.3 square miles, a density of 392 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28806 reports a modest median household income of $63,273 (9% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,589. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $359,200 (38% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,239; 59.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buncombe County, so 28806 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 28806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Asheville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28806.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
273 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
190 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
180 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Construction
Construction
163 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 28806, Asheville, 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
38,550
Population
98.3
Area (sq mi)
392
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28806?
39.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
8.0%
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?
$63,273
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,589
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28806 ranks nationally
Asheville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,273 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
22,031housing units
22,031
Total Housing Units
16,604
Occupied Units
5,427
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,200
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,239
Median Rent
1988
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
399
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+299%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28806 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +299% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 260 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 293 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 353 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 391 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 399 |
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 1,672 business establishments in ZIP 28806, employing approximately 18,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $826,026,000.
1,672
Businesses
18,546
Employees
$826.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 273 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 190 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 180 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 177 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 163 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 118 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 73 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 40 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 2.2% |
| Information | 36 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
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 28806 vs 28801 →
ZIP 28806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28806
Asheville (28806)
38,550 residents
- 28803
Asheville (28803)
28,693 residents
- 28715
Candler (28715)
24,582 residents
- 28804
Asheville (28804)
20,507 residents
- 28704
Arden (28704)
18,821 residents
- 28805
Asheville (28805)
17,620 residents
- 28732
Fletcher (28732)
16,491 residents
- 28801 15,019
Asheville (28801)
15,019 residents
- 28748 11,334
Leicester (28748)
11,334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28806 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28701
Alexander (28701)
$108,125 median income
- 28804
Asheville (28804)
$88,312 median income
- 28732
Fletcher (28732)
$81,852 median income
- 28704
Arden (28704)
$81,096 median income
- 28803
Asheville (28803)
$76,662 median income
- 28805
Asheville (28805)
$75,151 median income
- 28715
Candler (28715)
$71,716 median income
- 28806
Asheville (28806)
$63,273 median income
- 28748
Leicester (28748)
$59,013 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28806 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28801 | Asheville, NC | 15,019 | 3.5 mi |
| 28804 | Asheville, NC | 20,507 | 5.9 mi |
| 28803 | Asheville, NC | 28,693 | 6.1 mi |
| 28704 | Arden, NC | 18,821 | 7.9 mi |
| 28701 | Alexander, NC | 3,635 | 9.1 mi |
| 28715 | Candler, NC | 24,582 | 6.9 mi |
| 28805 | Asheville, NC | 17,620 | 8.0 mi |
| 28748 | Leicester, NC | 11,334 | 9.7 mi |
| 28732 | Fletcher, NC | 16,491 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28806, 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 (38,550 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 28806 in?
ZIP code 28806 (Asheville) 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 28806?
ZIP code 28806 in Asheville, NC has a population of 38,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28806?
The median household income in ZIP 28806 is $63,273, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28806?
The median home value in ZIP 28806 is $359,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28806 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28806?
ZIP code 28806 has 1,672 business establishments employing approximately 18,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28806 are: Retail trade (273), Accommodation and food services (190), Professional, scientific, and technical services (180). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28806?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28806 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 299%. 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 28806?
In ZIP code 28806, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 28806?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28806 is 20.9 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 28806?
In ZIP code 28806, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28806 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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