Zip code 28657: Newland, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28657?

28657 is assigned to Newland, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28657 in?

28657 is mostly in Avery County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 28657?

About 8,188 people live in 28657, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28657?

The median household income in 28657 is $59,702.

Q: What zip codes are near 28657?

The closest zip codes to 28657 are 28616, 28662, 28664, 28653, 28641.

Residential delivery areaAvery CountyEastern Time

Population

8,188

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$240K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$695/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

160 sq mi

51 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28657

28657 is a small-town zip code in Newland, North Carolina (Avery County), covering 160 sq mi of land. About 8,188 people live here, or 51 per square mile. The median resident is 51.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,702 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $240,300, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $695 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 28657 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy41.6%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%62nd of 789 in NC
Median age51.4
96th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1133rd of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older27%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%150th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers16.9%
94th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%91st of 798 in NC
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%142nd of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate85.4%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%145th of 788 in NC
Government workers19.8%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%180th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate10.3%
72nd
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%348th of 797 in NC
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min439th of 771 in NC
Per capita income$36,318
38th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385319th of 799 in NC
Poverty rate9%
38th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%564th of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher24.9%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%354th of 799 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.417
34th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477486th of 781 in NC
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%424th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters45.9%
32nd
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%401st of 760 in NC
Median home value$240,300
31st
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900329th of 757 in NC
Healthcare workers8.1%
29th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%492nd of 798 in NC
Median household income$59,702
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388467th of 748 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,479
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279568th of 788 in NC
Population8,188
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404343rd of 802 in NC
Broadband access83.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%536th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%607th of 802 in NC
Work from home5%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%606th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1815%
8th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%639th of 802 in NC
Population density51/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi617th of 802 in NC
Diversity index13.3
6th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4732nd of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$695
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228634th of 688 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%636th of 798 in NC

Measure	28657	Avery	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	41.6%	52.2%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	62nd of 789
Median age	51.4	47.1	39.1	38.9	96th	133rd of 802
Residents 65 and older	27%	23.6%	17.2%	17.2%	95th	150th of 802
Self-employed workers	16.9%	17.4%	9.8%	10%	94th	91st of 798
Veterans	10.9%	8.4%	7.4%	6.2%	92nd	142nd of 801
Homeownership rateStrength	85.4%	83%	66.6%	65.2%	90th	145th of 788
Government workers	19.8%	18.7%	13.8%	14.5%	84th	180th of 798
Uninsured rate	10.3%	12.5%	9.9%	8.4%	72nd	348th of 797
Average commute	24.9 min	23.7 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	42nd	439th of 771
Per capita income	$36,318	$35,831	$41,385	$44,673	38th	319th of 799
Poverty rate	9%	10.2%	13%	12.5%	38th	564th of 788
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.9%	25%	35.7%	35.7%	34th	354th of 799
Income inequality (Gini)	0.417	0.466	0.477	0.483	34th	486th of 781
Unemployment rate	3.9%	4.8%	4.7%	5.2%	32nd	424th of 799
Rent-burdened renters	45.9%	40.7%	48.9%	51.1%	32nd	401st of 760
Median home value	$240,300	$265,800	$288,900	$332,700	31st	329th of 757
Healthcare workers	8.1%	7.8%	9.5%	9.7%	29th	492nd of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,702	$61,428	$72,388	$80,734	20th	467th of 748
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,479	$38,544	$46,279	$49,666	15th	568th of 788
Population	8,188	17,680	10,730,404	334,922,499	13th	343rd of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	83.9%	85.2%	90.1%	91%	10th	536th of 788
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	4.2%	9.1%	14.1%	10th	607th of 802
Work from home	5%	9.2%	16.3%	15.1%	8th	606th of 799
Residents under 18	15%	14.4%	21.8%	22%	8th	639th of 802
Population density	51/sq mi	72/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	617th of 802
Diversity index	13.3	25.9	58.4	61.4	6th	732nd of 802
Median gross rent	$695	$773	$1,228	$1,413	3rd	634th of 688
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	636th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

15%

45–54

17%

55–64

15%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

51.4

Under 18

15%

65 and over

27%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.0%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

13.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 3,716
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.4%
Married couples: 47.4%
Living alone: 34.2%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28657

$59,702

Avery Co.

$61,428

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,318

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.417

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28657

$240,300

Avery Co.

$265,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28657

$695

Avery Co.

$773

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,360
Owner-occupied: 85.4%
Vacant: 41.6%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

0.9%

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

20%

20–29

29%

30–44

24%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Management

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Production

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Industries

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Education

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

0.6%

Information

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$37,479

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28657	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,078	$74,888
Service	$24,300	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,301	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,511	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,694	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

30%

Some college

25%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
Households with broadband: 83.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.9%
No internet access: 13.8%
Without health insurance: 10.3%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Newland
State: North Carolina
County: Avery County
Center point: 36.0220° N, 81.9424° W
Land area: 160 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28657 spans 3 counties

Avery County84% of land
Burke County15% of land
McDowell County1% of land

Zip codes near 28657

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28616	Crossnore, NC	0.7 mi	115	—	$314,300
28662	Pineola, NC	2.8 mi	0	—	—
28664	Plumtree, NC	3.8 mi	55	—	—
28653	Montezuma, NC	3.8 mi	26	—	—
28641	Jonas Ridge, NC	4.2 mi	59	—	—
28647	Linville Falls, NC · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
28652	Minneapolis, NC	5.3 mi	132	—	—
28646	Linville, NC	6.4 mi	382	$76,736	$371,300
28777	Spruce Pine, NC	11 mi	10,178	$63,378	$228,400
28611	Collettsville, NC	12 mi	424	—	—
28765	Penland, NC · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
28705	Bakersville, NC	12 mi	6,732	$54,858	$220,600

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Questions about 28657

What city is zip code 28657?

28657 is assigned to Newland, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28657 in?

28657 is mostly in Avery County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 28657?

About 8,188 people live in 28657, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28657 in?

28657 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28657?

The median household income in 28657 is $59,702.

What zip codes are near 28657?

The closest zip codes to 28657 are 28616, 28662, 28664, 28653, 28641.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28657, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.