28718 ZIP Code — Cedar Mountain, NC

Transylvania County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28718 is located in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, within Transylvania County. It covers approximately 20.23 square miles and serves a population of 562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28718

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 $226,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,892.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

562

population

20.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cedar Mountain	Acceptable
Cedar Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29635 Cleveland (5.3 mi) 29661 Marietta (6.4 mi) 28766 Penrose (8.2 mi) 28790 Zirconia (8.3 mi) 28739 Hendersonville (8.7 mi) 28712 Brevard (9.6 mi) 28768 Pisgah Forest (10.9 mi) 28729 Etowah (12.1 mi) 29690 Travelers Rest (12.1 mi) 28772 Rosman (13.1 mi) 28726 East Flat Rock (14.4 mi) 29671 Pickens (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	562
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	20.23 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	35.1437
Longitude	-82.6110
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	27.6%	48.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	62.5%	31.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	15.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

562

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$67,892

Median household income

$38,113

Per capita income

$226,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

35.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	562	100.0%
65 and over	109	19.4%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Group	Count	%
White	529	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	33	5.5%
Two or more races	33	5.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	48.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	62.5%	31.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	15.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 26.3%

$50k–$75k 36.7%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	26.3%
$50k–$75k	36.7%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$67,892

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 56.0%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	33.5%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	72.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	63.7%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Fuel oil	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	73.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	47	17.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	23.7%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.0%	24.5%
Married	88.7%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.8%
Divorced	8.2%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	16	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%

Retail trade 19.3%

Finance & real estate 17.1%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	4.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	35.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	562	100.0%
Spanish	13	2.3%
Other Indo-European	13	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	522	92.9%
Born in same state	516	91.8%
Born in different state	68	12.1%
Foreign born	6	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	40	7.1%
Not a US citizen	30	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	134	23.8%
Italian	122	21.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	3.6%
English	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28718

What city is ZIP code 28718 in?

ZIP code 28718 is primarily assigned to Cedar Mountain, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28718 in?

ZIP code 28718 falls within Transylvania County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28718 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 28718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 28718?

ZIP code 28718 has an estimated population of 562 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28718?

The median home value in ZIP code 28718 is $226,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28718?

The median household income in ZIP code 28718 is $67,892, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28718 in?

ZIP code 28718 observes the EST timezone.