28716 Zip Code Profile

28716 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Canton, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $136,700) are fairly typical for the Asheville metro area.

The average family income here is $46,422/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 28716 is $38,069.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28716 earn an average of $31,068/year. Women earn only $18,019/year.

7,445 people in 28716 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28716? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.0 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 8,494 men and 8,983 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,910 people (out of the 17,477 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,624 homes, and 343 businesses every day. 116 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28716 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Qingdao, China!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,585 feet above sea levell.

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• Albemarle
• Ashboro Downtown Farmers Market
• Asheville City Market
• Avery Creek
• Ballantree
• Beaver Dam
• Beaver Lake
• Bent Creek
• Biltmore Park
• Biltmore Station Farmers Market
• Cane Creek
• Fairview Tailgate Market
• French Broad Food Coop Arts & Farms Market
• Gracelyn Neighborhood
• Greenlife Sunday Afternoon Local Market
• Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
• Holly Ridge Mobile Home Park
• Kenilworth
• Laurel Creek Community
• Leicester

• LL3
• Maggie Valley Farmers Tailgate Market
• Montford
• North Asheville Tailgate Market
• Norwood Park Historic District
• Pinners Cove
• Reeves Creek
• Reynolds Mountain
• Riceville Tailgate Market
• Royal Pines
• Sacred Cove II
• Seven Springs Community
• The Wildes of Chunn's Cove
• Victory Tailgate Market
• Waynesville Tailgate Market
• Weaverville
• Wednesday Afternoon Downtown Tailgate Market
• West Asheville Tailgate Market
• WNC Farmers Market
• Woodfin

• Demographics

• Total Population: 17,477
• White Population: 16,904
• Black Population: 295
• Hispanic Population: 531
• Asian Population: 54
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 176
• Male Population: 8,494
• Female Population: 8,983
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: North Carolina
• CSA Name: Asheville-Brevard, NC
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Asheville NC
• County: Haywood
• City: Canton
• Longitude: -82.8
• Latitude: 35.5
• Elevation: 2,585 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 828

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 7,325
• Drive alone: 6,158
• Carpool: 1,008
• Public transit: 33
• Ride bikes or walk: 116


• Average commute time: 26.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 273
•    5 - 9: 606
•    10 - 14: 921
•    15 - 19: 1,076
•    20 - 24: 1,259
•    25 - 29: 488
•    30 - 34: 1,270
•    35 - 39: 275
•    40 - 44: 304
•    45 - 59: 410
•    60 - 89: 226
•    90 plus: 217

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $136,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $46,078
• Businesses: 261
• Employees: 3,276
• Annual Payroll: $117,594,000
• Average Family Income: $46,422
• Median Family Income: $32,961
• Average Income for Men: $31,068
• Average Income for Women: $18,019

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 11
• Congressional District Land Area: 6025.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: Mark Meadows (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 087
• State FIPS Code: 37

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View all schools in Canton

Primary Schools

Meadowbrook Elementary

85 Morning Star Rd

Canton, NC 28716

(828) 646-3445

North Canton Elementary

60 Thompson St

Canton, NC 28716

(828) 646-3444

Middle Schools

Canton Middle

60 Penland St

Canton, NC 28716

(828) 646-3467

High Schools

Pisgah High

1 Black Bear Lane

Canton, NC 28716

(828) 646-3440