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Brevard city, NC

ZIP 28768 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28768

28768 has a population of 6,836 with a median age of 51.9 yrs (52.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.9%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
49.0%-21% vs US avg
x
65+
32.8%+101% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.2%-62% vs US avg
x
High school
29.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.8%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
39.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.9%+27% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.7%+250% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.7%+161% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.8%-90% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28768

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.7%+161% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.7%+250% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.8%-90% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.8%+72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.1%-5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,836
Median age51.9
Poverty rate12.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.9%
Hispanic11.2%
Black2.1%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born48.7%