| ZIP Code | 28722 |
| ZIP Code Name | Columbus |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 6,320 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28722 is a United States ZIP Code located in Columbus North Carolina. Portions of 28722 are also in Columbus Township and Green Creek Township and White Oak Township (Polk County) and Tryon Township and Saluda Township. 28722 is entirely within Polk County. 28722 is within the Asheville Area.
28722 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 28722 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28722 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28722 is White. The current unemployment level in 28722 is 3.7%.
| Population | 6,320 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.18% |
| Population Density | 126 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,918 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $49,437 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $65,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.32% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.45% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,912 | 85.32% |
| Black | 223 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 763 | 11.01% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 81.73% |
| Black | 32 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 12.69% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 537 | 11.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 695 | 15.23% |
| High School Diploma | 1,378 | 30.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 71 | 1.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 248 | 5.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 614 | 13.45% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 6.86% |
| Masters Degree | 609 | 13.34% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 60 | 1.31% |
| Coordinates | 35.23716354,-82.12663269 |
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| Region | Asheville Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
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