ZIP Code 28761 - Nebo North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28761 is located in Nebo North Carolina. Portions of 28761 are also in Marion and Dysartsville Township and Nebo Township and Linville Township (Burke County) and Brackett Township and Silver Creek Township and Higgins Township and Marion Township. 28761 is primarily within Mcdowell County, with some portions in Burke County. Regionally, 28761 is located in the Asheville Area.
ZIP Code 28761 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Nebo |
| Primary County | Mcdowell County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,595 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28761 Demographics
28761 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 28761 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28761 is White. The current unemployment level in 28761 is 3.5%.
| Population | 7,595 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.3% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,636 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,724 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $517,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.7% |
28761 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,620 | 94.64% |
| Black | 184 | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28761 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 84.66% |
| Black | 13 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 9.51% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28761 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 309 | 7.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 487 | 11.45% |
| High School Diploma | 1,710 | 40.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 44 | 1.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 286 | 6.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 730 | 17.16% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 8.25% |
| Masters Degree | 202 | 4.75% |
| Professional Degree | 77 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 58 | 1.36% |
28761 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.68783951, -81.90629578 |
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| Regions | Asheville Area Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Marion, NC Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Forest City, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 110 Square Miles |
28761 Schools
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28761 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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