ZIP Code 28714 - Burnsville North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28714 is located in Burnsville North Carolina. Portions of 28714 are also in South Toe Township and Pensacola Township and Burnsville Township (Yancey County) and Crabtree Township (Yancey County) and Price Creek Township and Egypt Township and Cane River Township and Ramseytown Township and Jacks Creek Township and Grassy Creek Township (Mitchell County) and Brush Creek Township and Micaville. 28714 is primarily within Yancey County, with some portions in Mitchell County. Regionally, 28714 is located in the Asheville Area.
ZIP Code 28714 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Burnsville |
| Primary County | Yancey County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 16,529 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28714 Map
28714 Demographics
28714 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 28714 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28714 is White. The current unemployment level in 28714 is 3.5%.
| Population | 16,529 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.8% |
| Population Density | 63 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,760 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,479 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $429,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.17% |
28714 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,532 | 93.24% |
| Black | 108 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 878 | 5.27% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
28714 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,596 | 84.09% |
| Black | 6 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 15.02% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
28714 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 789 | 7.64% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,406 | 13.62% |
| High School Diploma | 3,637 | 35.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 80 | 0.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 740 | 7.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,143 | 20.76% |
| Associates Degree | 884 | 8.56% |
| Masters Degree | 350 | 3.39% |
| Professional Degree | 212 | 2.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 81 | 0.78% |
28714 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.88115311, -82.30793762 |
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| Regions | Asheville Area Tri-Cities Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 263 Square Miles |
28714 Schools
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28714 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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