28805 ZIP Code — Asheville, NC
Buncombe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28805 is located in Asheville, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 26.49 square miles and serves a population of 20,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
About ZIP code 28805
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $332,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $61,404. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
20,017
population
26.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28805 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28805
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28805. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Asheville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28778 Swannanoa (4.1 mi)
28804 Asheville (4.6 mi)
28810 Asheville (4.6 mi)
28801 Asheville (4.9 mi)
28803 Asheville (6.6 mi)
28787 Weaverville (7.8 mi)
28730 Fairview (8.7 mi)
28806 Asheville (8.7 mi)
28709 Barnardsville (9.9 mi)
28701 Alexander (11.3 mi)
28732 Fletcher (11.3 mi)
28711 Black Mountain (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,017 |
| Population density | 756 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6213 |
| Longitude | -82.4792 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 828 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
20,017
Population
756
People per sq mi
46.4
Median age
$61,404
Median household income
$40,156
Per capita income
$332,600
Median home value
$1,149
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
7,387
Housing units
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
401
434
5–9
477
396
10–14
435
441
15–19
484
446
20–24
490
1,281
25–34
1,407
1,215
35–44
1,335
1,105
45–54
1,214
718
55–59
789
689
60–64
758
1,336
65–74
1,469
741
75–84
815
370
85+
406
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,973 | 14.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,044 | 85.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,137 | 25.7% |
| Median age | 46.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Black or African American
9.5%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,814 | 82% |
| Black or African American | 1,947 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 815 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 496 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 277 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $61,404 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
40.8%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $332,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,149 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
| Single-family detached | 62.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.4% |
| Electricity | 67.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.1% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,322 | 38.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 563 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,603 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,151 | 36.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,561 | 18.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,720 | 43.1% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 26.3% |
| Married | 45.2% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 20.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
18.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 216 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,311 | 34.0% |
| High school | 820 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,283 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Retail trade
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Professional & management
10.0%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.1% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
24.9%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
30.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,328 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.2% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,251 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 635 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 382 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,569 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 18,306 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,167 | 45.8% |
| Foreign born | 263 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,448 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 859 | 59.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,916 | 24.6% |
| Italian | 1,950 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 1,252 | 6.3% |
| Polish | 218 | 1.1% |
| English | 103 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 99 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 84.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28805
What city is ZIP code 28805 in?
ZIP code 28805 is primarily assigned to Asheville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28805 in?
ZIP code 28805 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28805 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 28805 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 28805 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 28805 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28805?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28805?
The median home value in ZIP code 28805 is $332,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 28805 in?
ZIP code 28805 observes the EST timezone.