| ZIP Code | 28714 |
| ZIP Code Name | Burnsville |
| Primary County | Yancey County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 16,441 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28714 is a United States ZIP Code 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. 28714 is primarily within Yancey County with some portions in Mitchell County. 28714 is within the Asheville Area.
28714 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28714 have at least a High School Diploma. 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 3.8%.
| Population | 16,441 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.80% |
| Population Density | 62 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,760 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $46,479 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $51,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 83.17% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 789 | 7.64% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,406 | 13.62% |
| High School Diploma | 3,637 | 35.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 80 | 0.77% |
| 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% |
| Coordinates | 35.88115311,-82.30793762 |
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| Regions | Asheville AreaTri-Cities Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 263 Square Miles |
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| 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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