ZIP Code 28742 - Horse Shoe North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28742 is located in Horse Shoe North Carolina. Portions of 28742 are also in Mills River and Etowah and Mills River Township and Hendersonville Township and Boyd Township. 28742 is primarily within Henderson County, with some portions in Transylvania County. Regionally, 28742 is located in the Asheville Area.
ZIP Code 28742 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Horse Shoe |
| Primary County | Henderson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,000 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28742 Demographics
28742 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 28742 is White. The current unemployment level in 28742 is 3.5%.
| Population | 3,000 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.7% |
| Population Density | 65 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,067 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,563 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $467,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.04% |
28742 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,993 | 99.04% |
| Black | 12 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28742 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 243 | 12.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 206 | 10.41% |
| High School Diploma | 565 | 28.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 0.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 110 | 5.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 259 | 13.09% |
| Associates Degree | 454 | 22.95% |
| Masters Degree | 99 | 5.01% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 0.66% |
28742 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.39489365, -82.651474 |
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| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Asheville, NC Brevard, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
28742 Schools
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28742 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66j - Broad Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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