| ZIP Code | 28762 |
| ZIP Code Name | Old Fort |
| Primary County | Mcdowell County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 6,523 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EST |
28762 is a United States ZIP Code located in Old Fort North Carolina. Portions of 28762 are also in Montreat and Old Fort Township and Crooked Creek Township and Black Mountain Township and Montford Cove Township and Marion Township. 28762 is entirely within Mcdowell County. 28762 is within the Asheville Area.
28762 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 28762 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28762 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28762 is White. The current unemployment level in 28762 is 3.6%.
| Population | 6,523 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.20% |
| Population Density | 62 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,623 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $49,524 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.21% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,057 | 92.93% |
| Black | 45 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 89.62% |
| Black | 15 | 5.19% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 277 | 6.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 314 | 7.59% |
| High School Diploma | 1,714 | 41.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 51 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 305 | 7.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 749 | 18.1% |
| Associates Degree | 620 | 14.98% |
| Masters Degree | 81 | 1.96% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 0.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.27% |
| Coordinates | 35.63069153,-82.19038391 |
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| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Marion, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 105 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66l - Eastern Blue Ridge Foothills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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