ZIP Code 28790 - Zirconia North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28790 is located in Zirconia North Carolina. Portions of 28790 are also in East Flat Rock and Green River Township and Hendersonville Township and Tuxedo. 28790 is entirely within Henderson County. Regionally, 28790 is located in the Asheville Area.
ZIP Code 28790 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Zirconia |
| Primary County | Henderson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,358 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28790 Map
28790 Demographics
28790 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 28790 is White. The current unemployment level in 28790 is 3.5%.
| Population | 3,358 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.25% |
| Population Density | 81 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,220 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,728 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.28% |
28790 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,106 | 96.28% |
| Black | 14 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 79 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28790 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 120 | 6.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 385 | 20.39% |
| High School Diploma | 590 | 31.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 0.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 160 | 8.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 403 | 21.35% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 6.2% |
| Masters Degree | 66 | 3.5% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 1.64% |
28790 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.20064163, -82.48788452 |
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| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Asheville, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 41 Square Miles |
28790 Schools
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28790 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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