Asheville, NC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 28801 serves a portion of Asheville, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. This community is home to approximately 16,018 residents, with a median age of 43.9 years. The median household income of $49,424 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $286,659 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 64% owner-occupied and 36% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Asheville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 55% and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, 28801 reflects the economic character of Buncombe County in North Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 16,018 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,506 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,424 | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $286,659 | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.4% | ↑ 105% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 55% | ↑ 57% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,887 | — |