28754 ZIP Code — Mars Hill, NC

Madison County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28754 is located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, within Madison County. It covers approximately 87.35 square miles and serves a population of 9,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28754

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $278,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,547. 43% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28754 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,590

population

87.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mars Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37657 Flag Pond (10 mi) 28709 Barnardsville (10.5 mi) 28787 Weaverville (10.6 mi) 28714 Burnsville (10.9 mi) 28753 Marshall (11 mi) 37650 Erwin (14.6 mi) 28701 Alexander (14.6 mi) 28740 Green Mountain (16.3 mi) 28804 Asheville (16.4 mi) 28805 Asheville (18.2 mi) 28778 Swannanoa (18.5 mi) 28705 Bakersville (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,590
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	87.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.8831
Longitude	-82.5069
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	54.2%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,590

Population

110

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$60,547

Median household income

$33,231

Per capita income

$278,900

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

3,772

Housing units

33.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

131

277

5–9

253

149

10–14

136

393

15–19

357

483

20–24

439

634

25–34

577

539

35–44

491

587

45–54

535

326

55–59

296

349

60–64

317

695

65–74

632

346

75–84

315

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,413	14.7%
18 and over	8,177	85.3%
65 and over	2,178	22.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,886	89.9%
Two or more races	412	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	292	3%
Black or African American	171	1.7%
Asian	47	0.5%
Other race	41	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	54.0%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	27.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$60,547

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 30.6%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$278,900
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	50.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	16.9%
Wood	8.9%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,823	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	165	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	763	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	818	22.9%
Households with children under 18	767	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,418	39.7%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	23.9%
Married	46.2%	47.4%
Separated	0.8%	2.3%
Widowed	2.6%	9.8%
Divorced	10.8%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 16.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	3.9%
Kindergarten	94	3.8%
Elementary school	608	24.7%
High school	402	16.4%
College / grad school	1,258	51.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Retail trade 14.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Construction 9.2%

Public administration 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	712	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,316	97.1%
Spanish	34	0.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.2%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,415	98.2%
Born in same state	9,278	96.7%
Born in different state	5,425	56.6%
Foreign born	137	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	175	1.8%
Not a US citizen	90	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,021	21.1%
Italian	1,490	15.5%
Arab	828	8.6%
English	246	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	74	0.8%
Irish	43	0.4%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28754

What city is ZIP code 28754 in?

ZIP code 28754 is primarily assigned to Mars Hill, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28754 in?

ZIP code 28754 falls within Madison County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28754 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 28754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28754?

ZIP code 28754 has an estimated population of 9,590 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28754?

The median household income in ZIP code 28754 is $60,547, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28754?

The median home value in ZIP code 28754 is $278,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 28754 in?

ZIP code 28754 observes the EST timezone.