ZIP Code 28766 - Penrose North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28766 is located in Penrose North Carolina. Portions of 28766 are also in Etowah and Little River Township (Transylvania County) and Crab Creek Township. 28766 is primarily within Transylvania County, with some portions in Henderson County. Regionally, 28766 is located in the Asheville Area.
ZIP Code 28766 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Penrose |
| Primary County | Transylvania County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 896 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28766 Map
28766 Demographics
28766 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 28766 is White. The current unemployment level in 28766 is 3.5%.
| Population | 896 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.2% |
| Population Density | 160 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 709 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $159,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87% |
28766 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 897 | 87% |
| Black | 121 | 11.74% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28766 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 21 | 2.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 33 | 3.61% |
| High School Diploma | 412 | 45.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 27 | 2.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 267 | 29.18% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 16.94% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28766 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.24931717, -82.6190033 |
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| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Brevard, NC Asheville, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
28766 Schools
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28766 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 | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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