28734 ZIP Code – Franklin, North Carolina
ZIP code 28734 is a large ZIP code located in Franklin, North Carolina, within Macon County with a population of approximately 29,040 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $48,428, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $184,200, below the national average, with 76.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $821 is below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. An estimated 15.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 20.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 48.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28763, 28781, 28775.
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ZIP 28734 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28734 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $184k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $821 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28763 – Otto
- 28781 – Topton
- 28775 – Scaly Mountain
- 28713 – Bryson City
- 28741 – Highlands
- 30537 – Dillard
- 30568 – Rabun Gap
- 28725 – Dillsboro
- 28788 – Webster
- 28789 – Whittier
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28763 | OTTO | 2,660 | $61,953 |
| 28781 | TOPTON | 914 | $40,515 |
| 28775 | SCALY MOUNTAIN | 562 | $90,313 |
| 28713 | BRYSON CITY | 8,579 | $58,226 |
| 28741 | HIGHLANDS | 4,209 | $65,606 |