28704 ZIP Code — Arden, NC
Buncombe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28704 is located in Arden, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 30.13 square miles and serves a population of 22,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
About ZIP code 28704
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The gap between median ($75,969) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 30% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,399
population
30.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arden | Acceptable |
| Arden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28732 Fletcher (5.3 mi)
28803 Asheville (5.7 mi)
28742 Horse Shoe (6.6 mi)
28791 Hendersonville (7.8 mi)
28806 Asheville (8 mi)
28715 Candler (8.5 mi)
28801 Asheville (8.9 mi)
28810 Asheville (9.4 mi)
28729 Etowah (10 mi)
28730 Fairview (12 mi)
28792 Hendersonville (12.1 mi)
28805 Asheville (12.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,399 |
| Population density | 743 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.4623 |
| Longitude | -82.5758 |
| 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 | 36.9% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
22,399
Population
743
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$75,969
Median household income
$44,424
Per capita income
$324,500
Median home value
$1,275
Median monthly rent
58.5%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
7,675
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
623
Under 5
631
748
5–9
758
680
10–14
688
638
15–19
646
529
20–24
535
1,442
25–34
1,459
1,745
35–44
1,766
1,587
45–54
1,607
615
55–59
623
685
60–64
693
1,105
65–74
1,119
476
75–84
482
258
85+
261
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,938 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 17,461 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,701 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.2%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
7.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Asian
3%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,482 | 73.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,035 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,882 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,471 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 714 | 3% |
| Other race | 262 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.9% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $75,969 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
3.9%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
32.6%
$500k–$1M
20.5%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,275 |
| Owner occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter occupied | 41.5% |
| Vacant | 25.9% |
| Single-family detached | 53.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 13.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.6% |
| Electricity | 62.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,881 | 47.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 422 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,552 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,350 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,592 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,441 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 33.0% |
| Married | 47.1% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 201 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 366 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,274 | 48.6% |
| High school | 1,147 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 693 | 14.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Retail trade
16.9%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Construction
10.4%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Information
1.9%
Other services
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.7% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.2% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 14.9% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,074 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 9.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,145 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 2,110 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,347 | 6.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 669 | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 94 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,767 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 19,449 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,935 | 48.8% |
| Foreign born | 318 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,632 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 638 | 24.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,974 | 26.7% |
| Italian | 1,794 | 8% |
| Arab | 1,106 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 324 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 170 | 0.8% |
| English | 123 | 0.5% |
| German | 67 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28704
What city is ZIP code 28704 in?
ZIP code 28704 is primarily assigned to Arden, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28704 in?
ZIP code 28704 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28704?
The median home value in ZIP code 28704 is $324,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 28704?
ZIP code 28704 has an estimated population of 22,399 residents, with a density of 743 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28704?
The median household income in ZIP code 28704 is $75,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28704 in?
ZIP code 28704 observes the EST timezone.