28701 ZIP Code — Alexander, NC

Buncombe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28701 is located in Alexander, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 18.14 square miles and serves a population of 5,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28701

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,643. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

5,591

population

18.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexander	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28804 Asheville (6.8 mi) 28748 Leicester (7.5 mi) 28787 Weaverville (7.8 mi) 28810 Asheville (9.2 mi) 28806 Asheville (9.5 mi) 28801 Asheville (9.6 mi) 28805 Asheville (11.3 mi) 28753 Marshall (12.4 mi) 28743 Hot Springs (13.7 mi) 28709 Barnardsville (13.8 mi) 28715 Candler (13.9 mi) 28803 Asheville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,591
Population density	308 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	18.14 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	35.7065
Longitude	-82.6508
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	30.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.2%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,591

Population

308

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$89,643

Median household income

$33,490

Per capita income

$283,800

Median home value

$987

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,650

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

136

Under 5

188

147

5–9

204

168

10–14

233

154

15–19

215

20–24

117

277

25–34

385

458

35–44

638

339

45–54

472

55–59

137

212

60–64

296

180

65–74

250

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,230	22.0%
18 and over	4,361	78.0%
65 and over	633	11.3%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 6.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,868	81.3%
Hispanic or Latino	398	6.6%
Other race	369	6.2%
Two or more races	290	4.8%
Black or African American	59	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	30.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.2%	5.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$89,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 40.8%

$300k–$500k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,800
Median rent / month	$987
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	72.2%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	67.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	9.5%
Wood	12.3%
Solar	2.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,085	70.0%
Cohabiting couple	60	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	84	5.4%
Female householder, no spouse	321	20.7%
Households with children under 18	578	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	412	26.6%
Average household size	3.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	21.7%
Married	66.7%	43.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.7%
Divorced	2.3%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 32.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	235	17.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	538	39.4%
High school	201	14.7%
College / grad school	393	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.4%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 12.8%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	36.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.3%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,267	94.2%
Spanish	81	1.5%
Other Indo-European	62	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,369	96.0%
Born in same state	5,369	96.0%
Born in different state	3,160	56.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	222	4.0%
Not a US citizen	81	36.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	860	15.4%
Italian	634	11.3%
Arab	406	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.3%
Dutch	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28701

What city is ZIP code 28701 in?

ZIP code 28701 is primarily assigned to Alexander, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28701 in?

ZIP code 28701 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28701 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 28701 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 28701?

ZIP code 28701 has an estimated population of 5,591 residents, with a density of 308 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28701?

The median household income in ZIP code 28701 is $89,643, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28701?

The median home value in ZIP code 28701 is $283,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28701 in?

ZIP code 28701 observes the EST timezone.