Zip Code 28803 — Asheville, NC
28803 is a ZIP Code associated with Asheville, NC, located within Buncombe. 28803 ranks #2 out of 16 ZIP codes in Buncombe County by population (and #107 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 33,718 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 339.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28803 |
| Primary City | Asheville |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Buncombe |
| Total Population | 33,718 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 339.3 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28803 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28803 | Buncombe County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 33,718 | 269,596 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 339.3 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 16 | -- | -- |
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