28757 ZIP Code — Montreat, NC
Buncombe County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28757 is located in Montreat, North Carolina, within Buncombe County. It covers approximately 2.72 square miles and serves a population of 442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
About ZIP code 28757
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
442
population
2.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28757 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28757
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28757. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Montreat | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 442 |
| Population density | 163 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6503 |
| Longitude | -82.2997 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.5% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 54.5% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
442
Population
163
People per sq mi
20.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$10,937
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
13.0%
Unemployment
739
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
129
15–19
48
127
20–24
48
66
25–34
24
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 18 and over | 439 | 99.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.7%
Black or African American
17.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.8%
Other race
6.3%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 30 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 45.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.5% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 54.5% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
$50k–$75k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 97.6% |
| Single-family detached | 98.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 100.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 5.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.8% | 100.0% |
| Married | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 339 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
32.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
31.0%
Retail trade
16.8%
Education & healthcare
14.2%
Other services
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 4.0% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 43.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 91.6% |
| Government | 8.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.5% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 37.1% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 43.2% |
| High cholesterol | 42.6% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart disease | 12.0% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 38.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 12.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 10.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.5% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.3% |
| Public insurance | 7.7% |
| No insurance | 0.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 442 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 48 | 10.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 10.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 428 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 420 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 253 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 113 | 25.6% |
| French | 15 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 2.5% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 4.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28757
What city is ZIP code 28757 in?
ZIP code 28757 is primarily assigned to Montreat, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28757 in?
ZIP code 28757 falls within Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28757?
ZIP code 28757 has an estimated population of 442 residents, with a density of 162 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28757 in?
ZIP code 28757 observes the EST timezone.