28762 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to OLD FORT, NC 28762

28762 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Old Fort, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $49,052/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28762 is $37,580.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28762 earn an average of $29,459/year. Women earn only $19,543/year.

2,872 people in 28762 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28762? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.9 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 3,426 men and 3,431 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,629 people (out of the 6,857 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,252 homes, and 78 businesses every day. 26 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28762 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tehran, Iran!) and -82 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,520 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 6,857
  • White Population: 6,499
  • Black Population: 286
  • Hispanic Population: 145
  • Asian Population: 25
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 55
  • Male Population: 3,426
  • Female Population: 3,431
  • Median Age: 44
  • Median Age of Males: 42
  • Median Age of Females: 45
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: North Carolina
  • County: McDowell
  • City: Old Fort
  • Longitude: -82.2
  • Latitude: 35.6
  • Elevation: 1,520 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 828
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,843
  • Drive alone: 2,261
  • Carpool: 519
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 26

  • Average commute time: 24.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 55
  •    5 - 9: 342
  •    10 - 14: 427
  •    15 - 19: 364
  •    20 - 24: 452
  •    25 - 29: 222
  •    30 - 34: 466
  •    35 - 39: 63
  •    40 - 44: 82
  •    45 - 59: 181
  •    60 - 89: 130
  •    90 plus: 59
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $105,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $35,186
  • Businesses: 92
  • Employees: 1,969
  • Annual Payroll: $62,879,000
  • Average Family Income: $49,052
  • Median Family Income: $33,889
  • Average Income for Men: $29,459
  • Average Income for Women: $19,543
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 111
  • State FIPS Code: 37

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Schools in 28762 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Old Fort Elementary
128 Mauney Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-7646

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