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28742 Zip Code (Horse Shoe, NC) Detailed Profile




Cities: Horse Shoe, NC (17.16%), Etowah, NC (7.11%), Mills River, NC (0.01%)
Counties: Henderson County, NC (97.00%), Transylvania County, NC (3.00%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 3,065
Zip code population in 2010: 2,710
Zip code population in 2000: 6,177

Houses and condos: 1,373
Renter-occupied apartments: 167
% of renters here:

13%
State:

33%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 28742: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 24.5 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 125 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.4% ($1,428)
North Carolina:

0.6% ($1,769)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,019 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,887 (0.4%)

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Males: 1,310  (42.7%)
Females: 1,755  (57.3%)

For population 25 years and over in 28742:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 28742:

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 64.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

Zip code 28742 compared to state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Races in zip code 28742 (2022)
    • 2,93395.7%White
    • 1093.6%Two or more races
    • 210.7%Hispanic or Latino
    • 10.03%Black
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $355,140
28742:

$355,140
North Carolina:

$280,600



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in 28742 zip code as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 28742 is 492 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is near the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

50.6 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
North Carolina:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 28742, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $63,125 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$63,125
State:

$70,020

Salary/wage: $52,017 (reported on 77.1% of returns)
Here:

$52,017
State:

$58,387
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1123.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3747.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6284.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9432.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15242.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $928 (reported on 35.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$928
North Carolina:

$1,479
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.6% for AGIs below $25k, 21.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 54.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 139.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $5,510 (reported on 20.3% of returns)
Here:

$5,510
State:

$7,888
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 30.0% for AGIs below $25k, 47.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 166.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 151.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 525.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$11,900 (reported on 19.6% of returns)
Here:

+$11,900
State:

+$23,652
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs below $25k, 29.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 58.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 231.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 950.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$18,219 (reported on 17.0% of returns)
Here:

+$18,219
State:

+$11,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 141.8% for AGIs below $25k, 338.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 427.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 360.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1755.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $22,041 (reported on 14.4% of returns)
28742:

$22,041
North Carolina:

$20,247
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 120.3% for AGIs below $25k, 143.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 344.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 823.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2025.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $32,300 (reported on 7.2% of returns)
Here:

$32,300
State:

$34,549
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 966.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 764.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $12,238 (reported on 5.2% of returns)
Here:

$12,238
State:

$13,360
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 142.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 203.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $6,573 (reported on 7.2% of returns)
28742:

$6,573
State:

$7,586
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 149.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 208.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $1,980 (reported on 13.1% of returns)
Here:

$1,980
State:

$2,337
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 70.0% for AGIs below $25k, 66.0% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 93.5%
Here:

93%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 94.0% for AGIs below $25k, 91.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 91.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 93.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 95.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 28742, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $48,207 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$48,207
State:

$54,937

Salary/wage: $41,588 (reported on 78.8% of returns)
Here:

$41,588
State:

$46,336
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 69.4% for AGIs below $25k, 69.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 71.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 84.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $778 (reported on 39.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$778
North Carolina:

$1,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.7% for AGIs below $25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,700 (reported on 19.0% of returns)
Here:

$3,700
State:

$6,213
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$1,735 (reported on 16.8% of returns)
Here:

+$1,735
State:

+$12,740
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$13,550 (reported on 17.5% of returns)
Here:

+$13,550
State:

+$10,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.9% for AGIs below $25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,121 (reported on 13.9% of returns)
28742:

$14,121
North Carolina:

$15,575
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $25k, 3.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $21,574 (25% of AGI, reported on 33.6% of returns)
Here:

$21,574
State:

$23,438

Here:

24.6% of AGI
State:

21.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.6% for AGIs below $25k, 12.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 14.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 17.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $4,013 (reported on 28.5% of returns)
Here:

$4,013
State:

$4,687
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $6,517 (reported on 33.6% of returns)
28742:

$6,517
State:

$8,823
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,125 (reported on 17.5% of returns)
Here:

$2,125
State:

$2,376
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 56.9%
Here:

57%
State:

53%
(% for various income ranges: 51.8% for AGIs below $25k, 59.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 60.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 73.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 28742, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $41,807 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$41,807
State:

$45,376

Salary/wage: $37,253 (reported on 80.2% of returns)
Here:

$37,253
State:

$39,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 97.8% for AGIs below $10k, 68.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 70.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 77.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 63.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,260 (reported on 46.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,260
North Carolina:

$1,515
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $10k, 2.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $2,459 (reported on 24.3% of returns)
Here:

$2,459
State:

$4,016
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$5,930 (reported on 19.8% of returns)
Here:

+$5,930
State:

+$11,152
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$11,921 (reported on 20.2% of returns)
Here:

+$11,921
State:

+$9,490
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.6% for AGIs below $10k, 8.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.5% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,489 (reported on 2.9% of returns)
28742:

$3,489
North Carolina:

$2,967
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $12,467 (reported on 0.5% of returns)
Here:

$12,467
North Carolina:

$14,754

Total itemized deductions: $17,542 (25% of AGI, reported on 37.3% of returns)
Here:

$17,542
State:

$19,464

Here:

24.9% of AGI
State:

22.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 22.0% for AGIs below $10k, 10.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 13.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 17.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 18.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,819 (5% of AGI, reported on 31.9% of returns)
Here:

$3,819
State:

$4,035

Here:

5.2% of AGI
State:

4.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $10k, 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,185 (reported on 77.0% of returns)
28742:

$5,185
State:

$7,257
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,693 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
Here:

$1,693
State:

$1,851

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 58.6%
Here:

59%
State:

62%
(% for various income ranges: 51.3% for AGIs below $10k, 61.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 61.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 57.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 59.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 61.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$81,467
North Carolina:

$67,481
Horse Shoe, NC (28742) map Nearest zip codes: 28759, 28729, 28768, 28704, 28766, 28715.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

39.2%
North Carolina:

46.1%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

3.3%
North Carolina:

47.9%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 75
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,233


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 44 (45 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 709 (368 now married, 342 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 28742 with a mortgage: 649 (21 second mortgage, 22 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,098
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $430

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

10.6%
Whole state:

12.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.8%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.5
State:

6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.4
State:

4.4
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 28742: Camp Osceola (A), Turkeypen Checking Station (B), North Mills River Recreation Area (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Whitaker Cemetery (1), Stuart Cemetery (2), Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery (3), Mills River Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoirs: McElrath Lake (A), Silver Lake (B), Pierce Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pea Branch (A), Hammett Branch (B), Bradley Creek (C), Bear Branch (D), Long Branch (E), Sitton Creek (F), Seniard Creek (G), Wash Creek (H), Rush Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Line of Fire Paintfields (923 Gilreath Loop Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 1482010 to 2019
  • 2082000 to 2009
  • 2461990 to 1999
  • 4381980 to 1989
  • 1391970 to 1979
  • 221960 to 1969
  • 671950 to 1959
  • 351940 to 1949
  • 191939 or earlier

Zip code 28742 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Horse Shoe, NC (28742)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Horse Shoe, NC (28742)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 301 bedroom
  • 3302 bedrooms
  • 6223 bedrooms
  • 1514 bedrooms
  • 155+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Horse Shoe, NC (28742)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Horse Shoe, NC (28742)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 01 bedroom
  • 682 bedrooms
  • 703 bedrooms
  • 294 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Horse Shoe, NC (28742) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Horse Shoe, NC (28742) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 22no vehicle
  • 3451 vehicle
  • 5762 vehicles
  • 1403 vehicles
  • 454 vehicles
  • 335+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Horse Shoe, NC (28742) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Horse Shoe, NC (28742) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 0no vehicle
  • 621 vehicle
  • 812 vehicles
  • 263 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 28742 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 28742 household income distribution in 2022
  • 53Less than $10,000
  • 45$10,000 to $14,999
  • 6$15,000 to $19,999
  • 19$20,000 to $24,999
  • 39$25,000 to $29,999
  • 18$30,000 to $34,999
  • 149$35,000 to $39,999
  • 52$40,000 to $44,999
  • 43$45,000 to $49,999
  • 118$50,000 to $59,999
  • 69$60,000 to $74,999
  • 181$75,000 to $99,999
  • 146$100,000 to $124,999
  • 135$125,000 to $149,999
  • 72$150,000 to $199,999
  • 168$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 28742

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 28742
  • 11$30,000 to $34,999
  • 7$40,000 to $49,999
  • 20$50,000 to $59,999
  • 56$80,000 to $89,999
  • 3$90,000 to $99,999
  • 6$100,000 to $124,999
  • 29$125,000 to $149,999
  • 114$150,000 to $174,999
  • 9$175,000 to $199,999
  • 121$200,000 to $249,999
  • 129$250,000 to $299,999
  • 328$300,000 to $399,999
  • 81$400,000 to $499,999
  • 230$500,000 to $749,999
  • 75$750,000 to $999,999
  • 9$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 28742

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 28742
  • 26$100 to $149
  • 21$600 to $649
  • 7$650 to $699
  • 20$700 to $749
  • 22$800 to $899
  • 8$1,000 to $1,249
  • 25$2,000 to $2,499
  • 40No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $979.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $404,295
  • Two or more races householders: $472,647

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $355,140
28742:

$355,140
North Carolina:

$280,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $201,324 - $466,434

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $344,502
Here:

$344,502
State:

$375,326

Mobile homes: $147,320
Here:

$147,320
State:

$124,933
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 28742

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,035
  • 50 or more: 7
  • Mobile homes: 312

Unemployment: 5.5%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 28742

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 28742
  • 66.9%983Drove a car alone
  • 12.8%188Carpooled
  • 0.4%6Other means
  • 21.4%315Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 28742

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 28742
  • 7Less than 5 minutes
  • 745 to 9 minutes
  • 13210 to 14 minutes
  • 12715 to 19 minutes
  • 15620 to 24 minutes
  • 19525 to 29 minutes
  • 34530 to 34 minutes
  • 4840 to 44 minutes
  • 7345 to 59 minutes
  • 1260 to 89 minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 62.9%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 3,065
  • Male householders: 764 (195 living alone), Female householders: 551 (128 living alone)
  • 734 spouses (734 opposite-sex spouses), 27 unmarried partners, (27 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 551 children (543 natural, 8 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 134 grandchildren, 5 brothers or sisters, 91 parents, 0 foster children, 58 other relatives, 141 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 9 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 552 2-persons, 231 3-persons, 128 4-persons, 33 6-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 324 1-person, 27 2-persons, 21 4-persons

230 married couples with children.
17 single-parent households (17 women).

98.0% of residents of 28742 zip code speak English at home.
0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% very well).
1.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 9 (0.3%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

0.3%
Whole state:

8.6%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 111%Sweden
  • 111%United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
Most common first ancestries reported in 28742
  • 37%English
  • 21%American
  • 11%Irish
  • 10%German
  • 8%Scotch-Irish
  • 3%Italian
  • 3%Scottish
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 02010 or later
  • 02000 to 2009
  • 01990 to 1999
  • 16Before 1990

Zip code 28742 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BLANTON, JAMES A. - RESIDENCE (10 DALTON ROAD in HORSE SHOE, NC)
    STATE MASTER (North Carolina facility info) - -115DA4YG00M69W84AY3VR4WQ92, WASTEWATER FACILITY
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
  • CAMP HIGHLANDER (42 DALTON ROAD in HORSE SHOE, NC)
    STATE MASTER (North Carolina facility info) - DRINKING WATER PROGRAM,
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL CAMPS; NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS

Zip code 28742 marital status for males
Zip code 28742 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.8%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.7%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 60.4%Electricity
  • 13.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Utility gas
  • 9.8%Wood
  • 6.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.

Population in 1990: 4,069. Population change in the 1990s: +2,108 (+51.8%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1,495
  • Northeast: 280
  • Midwest: 338
  • South: 890
  • West: 44

57% of the 28742 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in North Carolina.

93% of the 28742 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 3% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 43% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 57% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 12% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Horse Shoe, NC (28742)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 10
Here:

6.7%
North Carolina:

13.8%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school):
Here:

0.0%
North Carolina:

11.9%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 177
Here:

74.8%
North Carolina:

19.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 87,654Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 74,805Management occupations
  • 60,244Business and financial operations occupations
  • 60,047Office and administrative support occupations
  • 47,184Production occupations
  • 45,821Sales and related occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • mr. jack e. lukins (303 Kindling Trail in Horse Shoe, NC) : $67,813 in 3 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    $57,125 with Offices, Boards and Divisions (includes Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, etc.) for Expert Witness. Signed on 2003-12-30. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $32,750, same as above. Signed on 2003-12-30. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    -$22,062, same as above. Signed on 2005-11-30. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
  • FLAVOR 1ST GROWERS AND PACKERS (3240 BANNER FARM RD in HORSE SHOE, NC; small business) : $26,597 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $15,242 with Defense Logistics Agency for Fruits and Vegetables. Signed on 2005-09-24. Completion date: 2005-09-24.
    $11,355, same as above. Signed on 2005-09-10. Completion date: 2005-09-10.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Wholesale Trade: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (100-249 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 1-4: 2)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Landscaping Services (10-19: 2, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 3)
  • Construction: Electrical Contractors (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (20-49: 1, 1-4: 3)
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Distribution (20-49: 1)
  • Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (10-19: 1, 1-4: 7)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 18 people in residential treatment centers for adults
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED50$176,992121$191,556718$192,50913$83,08050$190,09434$104,529
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$76,4556$193,68834$197,6976$114,0138$160,75911$90,137
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$117,50018$158,456183$206,24923$79,36014$212,81227$88,111
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$117,17814$258,456122$190,2108$164,17910$156,61421$76,878
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$269,3402$192,34543$174,8100$03$135,7432$2,415
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9907.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
D) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED11$236,17221$244,5060$02$127,160
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED8$328,9625$186,0702$281,6800$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$162,5700$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 9907.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 28742
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 28742 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 50 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 28742 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.8%), and Outside Fires (34.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 28742
    • 20852.8%Structure Fires
    • 13434.0%Outside Fires
    • 348.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 184.6%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 28742, North Carolina

Most common first names in zip code 28742 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3774.3 years
John3676.9 years
Robert3170.7 years
Mary2779.1 years
William2676.3 years
George1671.9 years
Thomas1576.1 years
Albert1478.8 years
Helen1476.1 years
Charles1474.4 years
Most common last names in zip code 28742 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore1776.8 years
Cairnes1673.6 years
Jones1473.1 years
Whitaker1480.5 years
Allison1379.5 years
Brown1269.7 years
Holden1178.1 years
Bryson971.2 years
Sitton874.5 years
Mccall867.9 years
Businesses in zip code 28742
NameCountNameCount
CVS1FedEx2
Curves1Subway1
DHL1UPS1
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