ZIP code 28730
Where is ZIP code 28730?
Fairview, North Carolina
Buncombe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28730 belongs to Fairview, North Carolina in Buncombe County. 28730 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 7,605 people live in the 28730 area, where the median household income is $102,900. The closest ZIP codes are 28735 (Gerton, 4.4 mi southeast), 28813 (Asheville, 6.1 mi west) and 28778 (Swannanoa, 6.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28730 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fairview |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.5258, -82.3985 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28730
| Population | 7,605 · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 168 · higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.5 years · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $102,900 · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,781 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $433,300 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,197 a month |
| Housing units | 4,134 |
| Households | 2,981 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 45.33 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28730. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28730
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28735 | Gerton, NC | 4.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28813 | Asheville, NC | 6.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28778 | Swannanoa, NC | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 28803 | Asheville, NC | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28805 | Asheville, NC | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28776 | Skyland, NC | 7.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28732 | Fletcher, NC | 7.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28711 | Black Mountain, NC | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 28710 | Bat Cave, NC | 8.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28770 | Ridgecrest, NC | 8.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28704 | Arden, NC | 8.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 28757 | Montreat, NC | 9.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28730 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28730
123 MAIN ST
FAIRVIEW NC 28730
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28730-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28730?
- 28730 is a Fairview, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28730 in?
- ZIP code 28730 is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28730 in?
- 28730 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28730?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28730 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28730?
- About 7,605 people live in ZIP code 28730, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28730?
- The median household income in 28730 is $102,900 a year, higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28730?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28730 are 28735 (Gerton, 4.4 miles), 28813 (Asheville, 6.1 miles), 28778 (Swannanoa, 6.3 miles) and 28803 (Asheville, 6.8 miles).