Zip code 28740: Green Mountain, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28740?

28740 is assigned to Green Mountain, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28740 in?

28740 is mostly in Yancey County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28740?

About 2,158 people live in 28740, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28740?

The median household income in 28740 is $48,214.

Q: What zip codes are near 28740?

The closest zip codes to 28740 are 28705, 28755, 37650, 28714, 37692.

Residential delivery areaYancey CountyEastern Time

Population

2,158

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$213K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$972/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

88 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

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

About 28740

28740 is a rural zip code in Green Mountain, North Carolina (Yancey County), covering 88 sq mi of land. About 2,158 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 53.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,214 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $213,000, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $972 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.1 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 28740 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters95.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%23rd of 760 in NC
Healthcare workers18.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%45th of 798 in NC
Residents 65 and older32.9%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%69th of 802 in NC
Median age53.5
97th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1110th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy28.8%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%116th of 789 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.497
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477107th of 781 in NC
Average commute33.1 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min100th of 771 in NC
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%289th of 801 in NC
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%241st of 788 in NC
Self-employed workers11.3%
72nd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%295th of 798 in NC
Homeownership rate75%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%398th of 788 in NC
Work from home15.2%
62nd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%203rd of 799 in NC
Government workers14%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%418th of 798 in NC
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%360th of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$47,050
46th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279235th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$36,138
38th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385324th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate4.3%
25th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%711th of 797 in NC
Median home value$213,000
24th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900417th of 757 in NC
Median gross rent$972
19th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228337th of 688 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%525th of 799 in NC
Diversity index17.2
10th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4691st of 802 in NC
Residents under 1815.8%
10th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%616th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%534th of 798 in NC
Median household income$48,214
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388635th of 748 in NC
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%681st of 802 in NC
Population2,158
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404584th of 802 in NC
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi736th of 802 in NC
Broadband access73.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%730th of 788 in NC

Measure	28740	Yancey	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	95.1%	47.4%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	23rd of 760
Healthcare workers	18.2%	13%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	45th of 798
Residents 65 and older	32.9%	27.1%	17.2%	17.2%	98th	69th of 802
Median age	53.5	49.2	39.1	38.9	97th	110th of 802
Housing vacancy	28.8%	28.5%	12.5%	10.1%	97th	116th of 789
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.497	0.487	0.477	0.483	88th	107th of 781
Average commuteWeakness	33.1 min	27.1 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	87th	100th of 771
Veterans	8%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	77th	289th of 801
Poverty rate	16.7%	15.2%	13%	12.5%	75th	241st of 788
Self-employed workers	11.3%	16.1%	9.8%	10%	72nd	295th of 798
Homeownership rate	75%	79.4%	66.6%	65.2%	66th	398th of 788
Work from home	15.2%	11.7%	16.3%	15.1%	62nd	203rd of 799
Government workers	14%	16.7%	13.8%	14.5%	53rd	418th of 798
Unemployment rate	4.7%	7.3%	4.7%	5.2%	47th	360th of 799
Median earnings per worker	$47,050	$42,532	$46,279	$49,666	46th	235th of 788
Per capita income	$36,138	$36,664	$41,385	$44,673	38th	324th of 799
Uninsured rate	4.3%	7.2%	9.9%	8.4%	25th	711th of 797
Median home value	$213,000	$243,100	$288,900	$332,700	24th	417th of 757
Median gross rent	$972	$882	$1,228	$1,413	19th	337th of 688
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	25.1%	35.7%	35.7%	17th	525th of 799
Diversity index	17.2	17.2	58.4	61.4	10th	691st of 802
Residents under 18	15.8%	18%	21.8%	22%	10th	616th of 802
Tech workers	0.8%	1.7%	3.9%	3.8%	10th	534th of 798
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,214	$58,709	$72,388	$80,734	7th	635th of 748
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	3.2%	9.1%	14.1%	5th	681st of 802
Population	2,158	18,797	10,730,404	334,922,499	3rd	584th of 802
Population density	25/sq mi	60/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	736th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	73.7%	81.4%	90.1%	91%	1st	730th of 788

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

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

53.5

Under 18

15.8%

65 and over

32.9%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.1%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

17.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,038
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 75.2%
Married couples: 63%
Living alone: 22.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28740

$48,214

Yancey Co.

$58,709

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,138

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.497

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28740

$213,000

Yancey Co.

$243,100

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28740

$972

Yancey Co.

$882

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,457
Owner-occupied: 75%
Vacant: 28.8%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 95.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 55.6%
Home value to income: 4.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

0.8%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

29%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

17%

Average commute

33.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Production

15%

Transportation and moving

13%

Sales

11%

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Office and admin

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Management

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.8%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Other services

10%

Retail

Public administration

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$47,050

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28740	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,250	$74,888
Service	$34,946	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,289	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,143	$49,199
Production and transportation	$58,333	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

23%

Some college

15%

Associate's

29%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 73.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.1%
No internet access: 22.1%
Without health insurance: 4.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Green Mountain
State: North Carolina
County: Yancey County
Center point: 36.0257° N, 82.3053° W
Land area: 88 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28740 spans 2 counties

Yancey County55% of land
Mitchell County45% of land

Zip codes near 28740

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28705	Bakersville, NC	8.6 mi	6,732	$54,858	$220,600
28755	Micaville, NC	9.5 mi	0	—	—
37650	Erwin, TN	10 mi	12,774	$50,654	$168,100
28714	Burnsville, NC	10 mi	16,397	$58,998	$236,600
37692	Unicoi, TN	11 mi	4,766	$53,531	$232,600
28765	Penland, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
37657	Flag Pond, TN	14 mi	1,060	$73,108	$190,600
28754	Mars Hill, NC	16 mi	9,682	$68,750	$296,700
28777	Spruce Pine, NC	16 mi	10,178	$63,378	$228,400
37687	Roan Mountain, TN	16 mi	4,493	$49,914	$160,900
28664	Plumtree, NC	17 mi	55	—	—
28749	Little Switzerland, NC	17 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 28740

What city is zip code 28740?

28740 is assigned to Green Mountain, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28740 in?

28740 is mostly in Yancey County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28740?

About 2,158 people live in 28740, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28740 in?

28740 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28740?

The median household income in 28740 is $48,214.

What zip codes are near 28740?

The closest zip codes to 28740 are 28705, 28755, 37650, 28714, 37692.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28740, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.