28735 ZIP Code — Gerton, NC

Henderson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28735 is located in Gerton, North Carolina, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 4.05 square miles and serves a population of 251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28735

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $353,900.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28735 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

251

population

4.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gerton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28730 Fairview (3.5 mi) 28792 Hendersonville (6.5 mi) 28732 Fletcher (7.4 mi) 28711 Black Mountain (9.6 mi) 28746 Lake Lure (9.9 mi) 28803 Asheville (10.2 mi) 28778 Swannanoa (10.6 mi) 28805 Asheville (12 mi) 28791 Hendersonville (12 mi) 28704 Arden (12.6 mi) 28731 Flat Rock (13.5 mi) 28762 Old Fort (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	251
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	4.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4807
Longitude	-82.3536
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	60.0%	42.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	33.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	19.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

251

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

Median household income

$71,322

Per capita income

$353,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

43.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10	4.0%
18 and over	241	96.0%
65 and over	86	34.3%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	251	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	42.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	33.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	19.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	26.3%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 70.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$353,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	34.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	35.2%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	51.0%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	70.8%
3 or more	8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	69.3%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	28	20.4%
Households with children under 18	14	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	32.8%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.8%	16.3%
Married	61.9%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	22.8%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	31.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 35.0%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	43.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	58.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	41.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 53.8%

Professional & management 39.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	39.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	16.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	9.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	241	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	251	100.0%
Born in same state	251	100.0%
Born in different state	75	29.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	26.7%
Arab	28	11.2%
Polish	20	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	4%
English	6	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28735

What city is ZIP code 28735 in?

ZIP code 28735 is primarily assigned to Gerton, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28735 in?

ZIP code 28735 falls within Henderson County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28735 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 28735 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28735 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 28735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28735?

The median home value in ZIP code 28735 is $353,900.

Does ZIP code 28735 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 28735 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28735 in?

ZIP code 28735 observes the EST timezone.