Zip code 28705: Bakersville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28705?

28705 is assigned to Bakersville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28705 in?

28705 is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28705?

About 6,732 people live in 28705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28705?

The median household income in 28705 is $54,858.

Q: What zip codes are near 28705?

The closest zip codes to 28705 are 28664, 28765, 28740, 28755, 28777.

Residential delivery areaMitchell CountyEastern Time

Population

6,732

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$221K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$864/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

124 sq mi

54 people/sq mi

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

About 28705

28705 is a small-town zip code in Bakersville, North Carolina (Mitchell County), covering 124 sq mi of land. About 6,732 people live here, or 54 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,858 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $220,600, 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. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $864 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and management.

How 28705 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%44th of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy29.3%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%113th of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older25.2%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%185th of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers14.6%
89th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%153rd of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.500
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477105th of 781 in NC
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1305th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%129th of 799 in NC
Government workers19.5%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%195th of 798 in NC
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%330th of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate76%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%365th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate8.5%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%468th of 797 in NC
Poverty rate11.6%
54th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%454th of 788 in NC
Average commute25.1 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min434th of 771 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%
37th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%319th of 799 in NC
Per capita income$35,764
36th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385331st of 799 in NC
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%375th of 799 in NC
Median home value$220,600
26th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900391st of 757 in NC
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%427th of 798 in NC
Residents under 1818%
19th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%531st of 802 in NC
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%444th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters40.5%
17th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%502nd of 760 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,452
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279571st of 788 in NC
Median household income$54,858
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388544th of 748 in NC
Population6,732
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404388th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$864
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228443rd of 688 in NC
Population density54/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi606th of 802 in NC
Diversity index15.3
8th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4712th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%640th of 802 in NC

Measure	28705	Mitchell	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Healthcare workers	18.2%	13.4%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	44th of 798
Housing vacancy	29.3%	24.3%	12.5%	10.1%	98th	113th of 789
Residents 65 and older	25.2%	26%	17.2%	17.2%	92nd	185th of 802
Self-employed workers	14.6%	12.3%	9.8%	10%	89th	153rd of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.500	0.479	0.477	0.483	89th	105th of 781
Median age	44.5	48	39.1	38.9	84th	305th of 802
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	6.5%	4.7%	5.2%	84th	129th of 799
Government workers	19.5%	20.7%	13.8%	14.5%	83rd	195th of 798
Veterans	7.6%	7.7%	7.4%	6.2%	73rd	330th of 801
Homeownership rate	76%	76.3%	66.6%	65.2%	69th	365th of 788
Uninsured rate	8.5%	9.3%	9.9%	8.4%	62nd	468th of 797
Poverty rate	11.6%	12.9%	13%	12.5%	54th	454th of 788
Average commute	25.1 min	24.4 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	44th	434th of 771
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.1%	24.2%	35.7%	35.7%	37th	319th of 799
Per capita income	$35,764	$34,790	$41,385	$44,673	36th	331st of 799
Work from home	9.6%	7.2%	16.3%	15.1%	32nd	375th of 799
Median home value	$220,600	$220,100	$288,900	$332,700	26th	391st of 757
Tech workers	1.5%	0.8%	3.9%	3.8%	23rd	427th of 798
Residents under 18	18%	17.6%	21.8%	22%	19th	531st of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	82.4%	90.1%	91%	17th	444th of 788
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.5%	40.8%	48.9%	51.1%	17th	502nd of 760
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,452	$40,306	$46,279	$49,666	15th	571st of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,858	$57,602	$72,388	$80,734	14th	544th of 748
Population	6,732	14,992	10,730,404	334,922,499	11th	388th of 802
Median gross rent	$864	$813	$1,228	$1,413	11th	443rd of 688
Population density	54/sq mi	68/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	606th of 802
Diversity index	15.3	16.8	58.4	61.4	8th	712th of 802
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	2.4%	9.1%	14.1%	8th	640th of 802

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

15%

5–17

11%

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

18%

65 and over

25.2%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black2%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

15.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 2,739
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 65.9%
Married couples: 49.2%
Living alone: 29%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28705

$54,858

Mitchell Co.

$57,602

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,764

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.500

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28705

$220,600

Mitchell Co.

$220,100

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28705

$864

Mitchell Co.

$813

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,875
Owner-occupied: 76%
Vacant: 29.3%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.2%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

0.6%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

23%

20–29

23%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Construction and repair

15%

Management

11%

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Education

Food service

Production

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Education

14%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Manufacturing

Other services

Construction

Public administration

Retail

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,452

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28705	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,550	$74,888
Service	$12,832	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,455	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,111	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,345	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

31%

Some college

23%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.1%
No internet access: 11.7%
Without health insurance: 8.5%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Bakersville
State: North Carolina
County: Mitchell County
Center point: 36.0352° N, 82.1515° W
Land area: 124 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 28705

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28664	Plumtree, NC	8.1 mi	55	—	—
28765	Penland, NC · PO box	8.2 mi	—	—	—
28740	Green Mountain, NC	8.6 mi	2,158	$48,214	$213,000
28755	Micaville, NC	9.5 mi	0	—	—
28777	Spruce Pine, NC	10 mi	10,178	$63,378	$228,400
28652	Minneapolis, NC	10 mi	132	—	—
37687	Roan Mountain, TN	10 mi	4,493	$49,914	$160,900
28657	Newland, NC	12 mi	8,188	$59,702	$240,300
28616	Crossnore, NC	12 mi	115	—	$314,300
28647	Linville Falls, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
37692	Unicoi, TN	13 mi	4,766	$53,531	$232,600
28749	Little Switzerland, NC	14 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 28705

What city is zip code 28705?

28705 is assigned to Bakersville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28705 in?

28705 is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28705?

About 6,732 people live in 28705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28705 in?

28705 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28705?

The median household income in 28705 is $54,858.

What zip codes are near 28705?

The closest zip codes to 28705 are 28664, 28765, 28740, 28755, 28777.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28705, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.