28753 ZIP Code — Marshall, NC

Madison County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28753 is located in Marshall, North Carolina, within Madison County. It covers approximately 257.59 square miles and serves a population of 9,965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28753

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,738. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28753 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,965

population

257.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marshall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28743 Hot Springs (9.6 mi) 28754 Mars Hill (11 mi) 28701 Alexander (12.4 mi) 37657 Flag Pond (13 mi) 28787 Weaverville (14.8 mi) 28748 Leicester (16.2 mi) 37743 Greeneville (16.3 mi) 37727 Del Rio (17.3 mi) 28804 Asheville (18.1 mi) 28709 Barnardsville (18.6 mi) 37650 Erwin (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,965
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	257.59 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	35.8803
Longitude	-82.7033
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	54.2%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,965

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$57,738

Median household income

$35,121

Per capita income

$212,700

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

4,624

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

322

Under 5

340

245

5–9

259

252

10–14

266

305

15–19

322

170

20–24

180

578

25–34

609

623

35–44

656

686

45–54

722

322

55–59

340

325

60–64

343

684

65–74

721

255

75–84

269

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,140	21.5%
18 and over	7,825	78.5%
65 and over	2,100	21.1%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,322	90.7%
Two or more races	426	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	312	3%
Other race	173	1.7%
Asian	28	0.3%
Black or African American	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$57,738

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,700
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	31.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	39.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	23.6%
Wood	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,170	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	200	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	749	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	893	22.3%
Households with children under 18	1,173	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,544	38.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	21.8%
Married	60.0%	52.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.6%
Widowed	2.8%	14.2%
Divorced	11.5%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	4.5%
Kindergarten	239	13.0%
Elementary school	673	36.6%
High school	444	24.1%
College / grad school	402	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Construction 12.2%

Public administration 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Professional & management 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 2.3%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 47.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	555	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,303	93.4%
Spanish	18	0.2%
Other Indo-European	14	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,914	99.5%
Born in same state	9,901	99.4%
Born in different state	6,879	69.0%
Foreign born	13	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	51	0.5%
Not a US citizen	25	49.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,560	15.7%
Italian	1,268	12.7%
Arab	995	10%
English	135	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	0.4%
Polish	25	0.3%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	84.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28753

What city is ZIP code 28753 in?

ZIP code 28753 is primarily assigned to Marshall, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28753 in?

ZIP code 28753 falls within Madison County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28753 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28753 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 28753 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 28753?

ZIP code 28753 has an estimated population of 9,965 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28753?

The median home value in ZIP code 28753 is $212,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 28753 in?

ZIP code 28753 observes the EST timezone.