28723 ZIP Code – Cullowhee, North Carolina
Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, ZIP code 28723 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Jackson County with a population of approximately 10,880 residents. The median household income of $43,649 is below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. The median home value of $304,000 is above the national average, with 36.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $835 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 40% single-family (decreasing), 37% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.4%, well above the national average. An estimated 30.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 31.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 22.1, well below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28783, 28736, 28779.
ZIP Code 28723 Data
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ZIP 28723 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28723 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $304k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $835 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 22.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28783 – Tuckasegee
- 28736 – Glenville
- 28779 – Sylva
- 28788 – Webster
- 28707 – Balsam
- 28725 – Dillsboro
- 28747 – Lake Toxaway
- 28789 – Whittier
- 28717 – Cashiers
- 28786 – Waynesville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28783 | TUCKASEGEE | 1,433 | $65,240 |
| 28736 | GLENVILLE | 895 | $65,750 |
| 28779 | SYLVA | 18,421 | $53,470 |
| 28788 | WEBSTER | 162 | $85,938 |
| 28707 | BALSAM | 564 | $47,847 |