28806 ZIP Code — Asheville, NC
Buncombe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28806 is located in Asheville, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 38.14 square miles and serves a population of 44,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
About ZIP code 28806
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $59,875.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,522
population
38.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28806 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28806
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28806. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Asheville | Acceptable |
| Asheville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28801 Asheville (3.8 mi)
28810 Asheville (4.1 mi)
28803 Asheville (6.2 mi)
28804 Asheville (6.5 mi)
28715 Candler (6.6 mi)
28704 Arden (8 mi)
28805 Asheville (8.7 mi)
28701 Alexander (9.5 mi)
28748 Leicester (9.8 mi)
28732 Fletcher (11.1 mi)
28787 Weaverville (12.5 mi)
28778 Swannanoa (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,522 |
| Population density | 1,167 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5716 |
| Longitude | -82.6216 |
| 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 | 51.3% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.2% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
44,522
Population
1,167
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$59,875
Median household income
$35,333
Per capita income
$304,000
Median home value
$1,196
Median monthly rent
57.4%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
13,448
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,100
Under 5
1,194
1,193
5–9
1,293
1,065
10–14
1,156
1,233
15–19
1,337
1,580
20–24
1,713
3,964
25–34
4,299
3,496
35–44
3,792
2,731
45–54
2,963
1,153
55–59
1,250
995
60–64
1,080
1,711
65–74
1,855
731
75–84
793
405
85+
440
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,816 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 35,706 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,935 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.6%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,716 | 77.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,082 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,786 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,464 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 860 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 785 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 332 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 283 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.3% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.2% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
16.9%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $59,875 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
8.6%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
11.5%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,196 |
| Owner occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter occupied | 42.6% |
| Vacant | 18.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.3% |
| Electricity | 63.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 9.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,825 | 40.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,270 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,552 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,191 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,594 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,951 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 39.6% |
| Married | 43.4% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.6%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 551 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 493 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,614 | 38.7% |
| High school | 2,166 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,524 | 27.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.1%
Professional & management
12.1%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Construction
7.1%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
12.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,176 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,228 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,107 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,425 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 622 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 50 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,730 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 40,110 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,594 | 48.5% |
| Foreign born | 620 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,792 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,854 | 48.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,734 | 21.9% |
| Italian | 3,670 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,720 | 3.9% |
| English | 523 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 519 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 201 | 0.5% |
| German | 155 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 134 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 96 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28806
What city is ZIP code 28806 in?
ZIP code 28806 is primarily assigned to Asheville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28806 in?
ZIP code 28806 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28806?
ZIP code 28806 has an estimated population of 44,522 residents, with a density of 1,167 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28806?
The median home value in ZIP code 28806 is $304,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28806?
The median household income in ZIP code 28806 is $59,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28806 in?
ZIP code 28806 observes the EST timezone.