28774 ZIP Code – Sapphire, North Carolina
28774 is a small ZIP code in Sapphire, North Carolina, part of Jackson County with a population of approximately 1,274 residents. At $113,798, the median household income here runs well above the North Carolina average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $593,500 are well above the national average, with 88.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,644 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 98% single-family (increasing).
An estimated 6.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 68.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 63.6, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28717, 28747, 28736.
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ZIP 28774 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28774 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,274 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $113k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $593k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,644 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 63.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 68.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28717 – Cashiers
- 28747 – Lake Toxaway
- 28736 – Glenville
- 28772 – Rosman
- 29676 – Salem
- 28783 – Tuckasegee
- 29685 – Sunset
- 29686 – Tamassee
- 28741 – Highlands
- 28712 – Brevard
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28717 | CASHIERS | 1,381 | $71,023 |
| 28747 | LAKE TOXAWAY | 2,269 | $58,400 |
| 28736 | GLENVILLE | 895 | $65,750 |
| 28772 | ROSMAN | 1,057 | $70,000 |
| 29676 | SALEM | 5,960 | $86,711 |