| ZIP Code | 28761 |
| ZIP Code Name | Nebo |
| Primary County | Mcdowell County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 6,954 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EST |
28761 is a United States ZIP Code located in Nebo North Carolina. Portions of 28761 are also in Marion and Nebo Township and Dysartsville Township and Linville Township (Burke County) and Brackett Township and Silver Creek Township. 28761 is primarily within Mcdowell County with some portions in Burke County. 28761 is within the Asheville Area.
28761 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 28761 have at least a High School Diploma. 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 3.6%.
| Population | 6,954 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.30% |
| Population Density | 63 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,636 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $46,724 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $57,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.70% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 309 | 7.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 487 | 11.44% |
| High School Diploma | 1,710 | 40.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 44 | 1.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 286 | 6.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 730 | 17.15% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 8.25% |
| Masters Degree | 202 | 4.75% |
| Professional Degree | 77 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 58 | 1.36% |
| Coordinates | 35.68783951,-81.90629578 |
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| Regions | Asheville AreaMetro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Marion, NCHickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NCForest City, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 110 Square Miles |
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| 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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