28741 ZIP Code – Highlands, North Carolina
ZIP code 28741 is a small ZIP code located in Highlands, North Carolina, within Macon County with a population of approximately 4,209 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $65,606, which is near the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Median home values of $509,400 are well above the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $787 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.2% is below the U.S. average. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 61.8, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28717, 28775, 30537.
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ZIP 28741 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28741 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,209 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $509k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $787 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 61.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28717 – Cashiers
- 28775 – Scaly Mountain
- 30537 – Dillard
- 28736 – Glenville
- 28774 – Sapphire
- 28763 – Otto
- 29686 – Tamassee
- 30525 – Clayton
- 30568 – Rabun Gap
- 30562 – Mountain City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28717 | CASHIERS | 1,381 | $71,023 |
| 28775 | SCALY MOUNTAIN | 562 | $90,313 |
| 30537 | DILLARD | 1,237 | $42,292 |
| 28736 | GLENVILLE | 895 | $65,750 |
| 28774 | SAPPHIRE | 1,274 | $113,798 |