WAYNESVILLE, NC  28785

Total Population: 8,619

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Median Home Value

$282,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,750

Across all households

Median Age

47.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

32.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.0%

65 Years and Over

26.4%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

12.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,750

Mean Household Income

$85,071

Per Capita Income

$36,391

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$282,000

Median Rent

$1,100/mo

Total Housing Units

4,831

Owner-Occupied

83.3%

Renter-Occupied

16.7%

Vacancy Rate

27.8%

Married Couple Households

58.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

10.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

85.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28785.