28730 ZIP Code — Fairview, NC

Buncombe County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28730 is located in Fairview, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 45.33 square miles and serves a population of 7,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28730

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 $304,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,743. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 28730 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,776

population

45.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28735 Gerton (3.5 mi) 28778 Swannanoa (7.2 mi) 28732 Fletcher (7.6 mi) 28711 Black Mountain (7.8 mi) 28803 Asheville (8.2 mi) 28805 Asheville (8.7 mi) 28792 Hendersonville (9.5 mi) 28801 Asheville (11.1 mi) 28810 Asheville (11.2 mi) 28704 Arden (12 mi) 28746 Lake Lure (12.1 mi) 28762 Old Fort (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,776
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	45.33 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.5271
Longitude	-82.3771
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	40.6%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,776

Population

172

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$85,743

Median household income

$44,307

Per capita income

$304,700

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,588

Housing units

46.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

123

146

5–9

124

214

10–14

183

240

15–19

205

210

20–24

180

296

25–34

253

422

35–44

360

605

45–54

517

425

55–59

362

242

60–64

206

910

65–74

776

245

75–84

209

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,168	15.0%
18 and over	6,608	85.0%
65 and over	2,319	29.8%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	7,414	92.1%
Hispanic or Latino	273	3.4%
Other race	234	2.9%
Two or more races	124	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$85,743

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 23.0%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,700
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	64.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,808	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	87	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	602	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	471	15.9%
Households with children under 18	513	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,365	46.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	16.7%
Married	55.4%	59.2%
Separated	1.7%	1.2%
Widowed	3.3%	11.6%
Divorced	8.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 19.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.3%

Graduate / professional 21.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	2.1%
Kindergarten	38	2.8%
Elementary school	457	33.7%
High school	499	36.8%
College / grad school	333	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 10.7%

Professional & management 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Other services 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 2.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	514	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,509	96.6%
Spanish	110	1.5%
Other Indo-European	94	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,704	99.1%
Born in same state	7,566	97.3%
Born in different state	3,783	48.6%
Foreign born	138	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	72	0.9%
Not a US citizen	53	73.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,268	29.2%
Italian	1,094	14.1%
Arab	484	6.2%
Polish	87	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	86	1.1%
German	62	0.8%
Dutch	42	0.5%
Irish	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28730

What city is ZIP code 28730 in?

ZIP code 28730 is primarily assigned to Fairview, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28730 in?

ZIP code 28730 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28730 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28730 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 28730 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 28730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28730 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28730?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 28730 in?

ZIP code 28730 observes the EST timezone.