ZIP Code 28657 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameNewland
Primary CountyAvery County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)8,201
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
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28657 Demographics

28657 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28657 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28657 is White. The current unemployment level in 28657 is 4.3%.

Population8,201
Population Growth Rate-11.53%
Population Density50 People per Square Mile
Total Households4,239
Percentage High Income Households1.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$43,762
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$406,440
Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024)4.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.02%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 80.03%

28657 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,95594.02%
Black10.01%
Hispanic3954.67%
Asian60.07%
Native American1041.23%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28657 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White93482%
Black30.26%
Hispanic18816.51%
Asian90.79%
Native American30.26%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.18%

28657 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College3305.44%
Bachelor Degree82413.57%
High School Diploma2,24737.02%
No High School Diploma991.63%
GED or Alternate4106.75%
1 or More Years of College1,04417.2%
Associates Degree64910.69%
Masters Degree3686.06%
Professional Degree761.25%
Doctorate Degree230.38%

28657 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfb - Oceanic Climate
Ecoregion66g - Southern Metasedimentary Mountains

28657 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)20222937465358565039312339
Avg Max Temp (°F)40435159677377767062534460
Avg Precip (In.)4.664.375.554.845.525.485.034.914.984.24.513.6157.67

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