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28741 is the zip code for

Highlands, NC

Total population
3,197
Housing units
5,691
Land area
(sq. miles)
86.93
Density
(people per sq. mile)
36.78
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.38

Demographic data for zip code 28741

Gender:

Male
1,525
Female
1,672
Median age
Male
53.40
Female
57.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,504
Family households
937
Nonfamily households
567
Average household size
2.08
Average family size
2.61
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
5,691
Occupied housing units
1,504
Owner-occupied
1,173
Renter-occupied
331
Vacant housing units
4,187
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
105
5 to 9 years
131
10 to 14 years
130
15 to 19 years
135
20 to 24 years
108
25 to 34 years
223
35 to 44 years
269
45 to 54 years
451
55 to 59 years
294
60 to 64 years
318
65 to 74 years
544
75 to 84 years
317
85 years and over
172
Median age
55.80
Age

Race:

White
2,979
Hispanic or Latino
149
Black or African American
19
Asian
9
American Indian & Alaska Native
6
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
2
Two or More Races
33
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 28741

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
3,081
Civilian labor force
1,401
Employed
1,365
Unemployed
36
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,680
Percent Unemployed
2.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,333
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,070
Carpooled
144
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
48
Other means
7
Worked at home
64
Mean travel time
19.1 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,365
Management / business / science / arts
431
Service
280
Sales / office
410
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
184
Production / transportation / material moving
60
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,365
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
15
Construction
147
Manufacturing
57
Wholesale trade
64
Retail trade
231
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
14
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
125
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
243
Educational services / health care / social assistance
160
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
168
Public administration
29
Other services
112
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,365
Private wage & salary workers
1,012
Government workers
152
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
184
Unpaid family workers
17
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,783
Less than $10,000
229
$10,000 to $14,999
88
$15,000 to $24,999
146
$25,000 to $34,999
256
$35,000 to $49,999
225
$50,000 to $74,999
280
$75,000 to $99,999
172
$100,000 to $149,999
126
$150,000 to $199,999
91
$200,000 or more
170
Median household income
$45,099
Mean household income
$97,744
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
14.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 28741

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Highlands School
545 Pierson Dr
(828) 526-21473811050.0

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28741

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Angel Medical CenterRiverview & White Oak Streets
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-841159
Harris Regional Hospital
68 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7000194
Haywood Regional Medical Ctr
262 Leroy George Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 456-7311133
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital190 Hospital Drive
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-1200104
Julian F Keith Alcohol Center
201 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-3402110
Margaret R Pardee Mem Hospital
715 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 696-1000181
Mcdowell Hospital100 Rankin Drive
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659-500065
Park Ridge Hospital
Naples Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-850198
PHS Indian HospitalHospital Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-916328
Spruce Pine Community Hospital125 Hospital Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-420142
St Luke's Hospital101 Hospital Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
(828) 894-331173
Swain County Hospital
45 Plateau Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-401325
Transylvania Comm HospitalHospital Drive
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-911188

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 28741

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
HAMPTON INN HIGHLANDS 96 LOG CABIN LANE
HIGHLANDS , NC 28741
5999249
OLD EDWARDS INN AND SPA445 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
61225670

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 28741

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Gaslight Cafe, The151 Helens Barn Ave
Highlands, NC 28741
Italian828-526-4188
Cyprus Restaurant470 Dillard Rd
Highlands, NC 28741
International828-526-4429
Don Leon's Deli Cafe30 Dillard Rd.
Highlands, NC 28741
Cajun828-526-1600
Lakeside Restaurant531 Smallwood Ave
Highlands, NC 28741
American, Contemporary828-526-9419
Log Cabin Restaurant130 Log Cabin Ln
Highlands, NC 28741
Steak, Seafood, American828-526-3380
Madison's445 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Southern, American828-787-2525
Madison's Restaurant & Wine GardenOld Edwards Inn & Spa
Highlands, NC 28741
American282-787-2525
Oak Street Cafe332 Main St
Highlands, NC 28741
American, Steaks828-787-2200
On the Verandah1536 Franklin Rd
Highlands, NC 28741
Eclectic, International, Nouveau American828-526-2338
Ristorante Paoletti440 Main St
Highlands, NC 28741
Italian828-526-4906
Ruka's Table163 Wright Sq
Highlands, NC 28741
American, Southern, Wine Bar828-526-3636
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro474 Main St
Highlands, NC 28741
American, Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar828-526-8396

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