ZIP Code 28718 - Cedar Mountain North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28718 is located in Cedar Mountain North Carolina. Portions of 28718 are also in Little River Township (Transylvania County). 28718 is entirely within Transylvania County. Regionally, 28718 is located in the Asheville Area.
ZIP Code 28718 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Cedar Mountain |
| Primary County | Transylvania County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 562 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28718 Map
28718 Demographics
28718 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 28718 is White. The current unemployment level in 28718 is 3.5%.
| Population | 562 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.05% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 177 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,952 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $539,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
28718 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28718 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 30 | 8.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 46 | 12.47% |
| High School Diploma | 104 | 28.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 32 | 8.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 30 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 22.49% |
| Masters Degree | 26 | 7.05% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 4.88% |
28718 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.15282059, -82.6349411 |
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| Cities/Towns in 28718 | |
| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Brevard, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 12 Square Miles |
28718 Schools
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28718 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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