ZIP Code 28702 is located in Almond North Carolina. Portions of 28702 are also in Stecoah Township and Nantahala Township (Swain County). 28702 is primarily within Graham County, with some portions in Swain County. Regionally, it is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region.
| ZIP Code Name | Almond |
| Primary County | Graham County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 488 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28702 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 28702 is White. The current unemployment level in 28702 is 3.7%.
| Population | 488 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.00% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 170 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,694 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $46,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 630 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 9 | 2.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 68 | 21.45% |
| High School Diploma | 94 | 29.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 117 | 36.91% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 5.99% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 3.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.39046860,-83.62805939 |
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| Region | Blue Ridge Mountains Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cullowhee, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 33 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66g - Southern Metasedimentary Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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