28772 ZIP Code — Rosman, NC

Transylvania County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28772 is located in Rosman, North Carolina, within Transylvania County. It covers approximately 19.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28772

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 $227,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $70,000. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,057

population

19.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28747 Lake Toxaway (4.8 mi) 28712 Brevard (7.3 mi) 28708 Balsam Grove (7.7 mi) 28774 Sapphire (9.4 mi) 29685 Sunset (10.5 mi) 29635 Cleveland (12.6 mi) 28783 Tuckasegee (12.6 mi) 28718 Cedar Mountain (13.1 mi) 28768 Pisgah Forest (13.6 mi) 28717 Cashiers (14.6 mi) 28736 Glenville (14.7 mi) 28766 Penrose (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,057
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	19.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1308
Longitude	-82.8431
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	48.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	31.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	15.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,057

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$33,256

Per capita income

$227,800

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

587

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

124

35–44

45–54

55–59

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	22.0%
18 and over	824	78.0%
65 and over	162	15.3%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	992	90.8%
Two or more races	45	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	36	3.3%
Other race	17	1.6%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	48.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	46.7%	31.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	15.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 38.8%

$300k–$500k 27.5%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,800
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.0%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	33.3%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	152	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	49	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	277	55.2%
Households with children under 18	178	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	25.1%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	34.3%
Married	49.7%	28.4%
Separated	2.4%	4.2%
Widowed	0.0%	21.8%
Divorced	8.7%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	35	11.2%
Elementary school	100	31.9%
High school	84	26.8%
College / grad school	94	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Professional & management 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Public administration 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Retail trade 0.2%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	28.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,043	98.7%
Spanish	62	5.9%
Other Indo-European	62	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	995	94.1%
Born in same state	988	93.5%
Born in different state	597	56.5%
Foreign born	7	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	62	5.9%
Not a US citizen	9	14.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	261	24.7%
Italian	168	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	128	12.1%
English	14	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28772

What city is ZIP code 28772 in?

ZIP code 28772 is primarily assigned to Rosman, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28772 in?

ZIP code 28772 falls within Transylvania County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28772 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 28772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28772?

ZIP code 28772 has an estimated population of 1,057 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28772?

The median home value in ZIP code 28772 is $227,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28772?

The median household income in ZIP code 28772 is $70,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28772 in?

ZIP code 28772 observes the EST timezone.