28743 ZIP Code — Hot Springs, NC

Madison County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28743 is located in Hot Springs, North Carolina, within Madison County. It covers approximately 123.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28743

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $52,625. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 28743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,301

population

123.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hot Springs	Acceptable
Hot Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28753 Marshall (9.6 mi) 37727 Del Rio (9.9 mi) 28748 Leicester (12.4 mi) 28721 Clyde (13.3 mi) 37753 Hartford (13.6 mi) 28701 Alexander (13.7 mi) 28785 Waynesville (17.2 mi) 37843 Parrottsville (17.8 mi) 37743 Greeneville (18.5 mi) 28787 Weaverville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,301
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	123.04 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	35.8154
Longitude	-82.8548
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	52.5%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	15.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,301

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$52,625

Median household income

$30,072

Per capita income

$153,200

Median home value

$549

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,170

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

121

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

118

116

35–44

136

130

45–54

152

108

55–59

126

60–64

115

135

65–74

158

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	14.8%
18 and over	1,960	85.2%
65 and over	592	25.7%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,237	96.9%
Black or African American	42	1.8%
Two or more races	15	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	15.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$52,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,200
Median rent / month	$549
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	30.1%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	42.4%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	54.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	14.8%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	553	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	86	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	129	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	226	22.7%
Households with children under 18	233	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	41.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	17.9%
Married	70.0%	51.0%
Separated	0.2%	4.3%
Widowed	2.8%	20.7%
Divorced	13.8%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.8%
Kindergarten	21	4.0%
Elementary school	207	39.7%
High school	75	14.4%
College / grad school	214	41.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.5%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Professional & management 6.6%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 51.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,259	98.2%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,294	99.7%
Born in same state	2,289	99.5%
Born in different state	1,502	65.3%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	674	29.3%
French	259	11.3%
Italian	207	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	1.5%
German	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28743

What city is ZIP code 28743 in?

ZIP code 28743 is primarily assigned to Hot Springs, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28743 in?

ZIP code 28743 falls within Madison County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28743 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 28743 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28743 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 28743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28743?

The median home value in ZIP code 28743 is $153,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 28743?

ZIP code 28743 has an estimated population of 2,301 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28743 in?

ZIP code 28743 observes the EST timezone.