Etowah, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Etowah, North Carolina: 28739, 28729 and 28742. Together they are home to 27,234 residents in 12,134 households. That is more than the 7,968 people counted inside Etowah Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $73,582 in 28739 to $99,007 in 28742.
Etowah Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,968 |
| Households | 3,327 |
| Median household income | $72,596 |
| Median home value | $338,100 |
| Median age | 45.5 |
| Median rent | $1,413 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,234 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,134 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $73,582 (28739) to $99,007 (28742) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $77,209 |
| Homeowners | 79.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 25 routes, 13,432 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Etowah: 28742 ($99,007)
- Most residents: 28739 (20,843 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28729 (87.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28742 (25.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 28739 (11.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28729 (44.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 28742 ($414,600)
Every ZIP code in Etowah
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28739 | Hendersonville | 20,843 | 9,584 | $73,582 | $394,900 | 78.3% | 19.8% | 11.5% | 18 | 11,141 | 19% of its land |
| 28729 | Etowah | 3,681 | 1,427 | $84,413 | $321,000 | 87.9% | 23.5% | 6.0% | 2 | 1,365 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 28742 | Horse Shoe | 2,710 | 1,123 | $99,007 | $414,600 | 79.3% | 25.4% | 8.4% | 5 | 1,290 | 4% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Etowah when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Etowah Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Etowah. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Etowah.
Counties
- Henderson County — 15 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Hendersonville — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Etowah, NC?
- 28739, 28729 and 28742. A ZIP code is listed for Etowah when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Etowah Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Etowah.
- What is the population of Etowah, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 7,968 residents inside Etowah Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Etowah hold 27,234 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Etowah, NC?
- $72,596 inside Etowah Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $73,582 to $99,007.
- Which Etowah ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28742, at $99,007, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Etowah, NC?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 25 carrier routes reaching 13,432 residential and 364 business mailboxes.
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