28740 ZIP Code — Green Mountain, NC

Yancey County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28740 is located in Green Mountain, North Carolina, within Yancey County. It covers approximately 88.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28740

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 $192,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,316. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 28740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,727

population

88.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Mountain	Acceptable
Green Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28705 Bakersville (2.7 mi) 28714 Burnsville (9.1 mi) 37692 Unicoi (11.9 mi) 37650 Erwin (12.4 mi) 28777 Spruce Pine (13.6 mi) 37687 Roan Mountain (14.9 mi) 37657 Flag Pond (15.9 mi) 28754 Mars Hill (16.3 mi) 37658 Hampton (17.1 mi) 28657 Newland (18.7 mi) 28709 Barnardsville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,727
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	88.16 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	36.0181
Longitude	-82.2682
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	65.7%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	13.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,727

Population

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$51,316

Median household income

$32,743

Per capita income

$192,900

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

1,159

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

118

125

65–74

153

129

75–84

157

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	11.7%
18 and over	1,525	88.3%
65 and over	639	37.0%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,657	93.1%
Hispanic or Latino	53	3%
Two or more races	35	2%
Other race	33	1.9%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	53.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.0%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	13.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$51,316

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,900
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	37.8%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	16.9%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	36.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	24.0%
Wood	16.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	554	68.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	36	4.5%
Female householder, no spouse	196	24.4%
Households with children under 18	132	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	55.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	7.6%
Married	74.7%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.7%	18.2%
Divorced	4.6%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 22.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	60	48.8%
High school	61	49.6%
College / grad school	2	1.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Finance & real estate 16.8%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Public administration 9.0%

Other services 6.3%

Construction 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Professional & management 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	38.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,646	95.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,713	99.2%
Born in same state	1,697	98.3%
Born in different state	921	53.3%
Foreign born	16	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.8%
Not a US citizen	13	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	293	17%
Italian	233	13.5%
French	190	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	2.9%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28740

What city is ZIP code 28740 in?

ZIP code 28740 is primarily assigned to Green Mountain, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28740 in?

ZIP code 28740 falls within Yancey County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28740 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 28740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28740 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 28740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28740 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 28740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28740 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 28740 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28740 in?

ZIP code 28740 observes the EST timezone.