28779 ZIP Code – Sylva, North Carolina
28779 is a ZIP code serving Sylva, North Carolina in Jackson County with a population of approximately 18,421 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $53,470, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Median home values of $224,600 are near the national average, with 63.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $745 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. About 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 28.2%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 42.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28788, 28725, 28789.
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ZIP 28779 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28779 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $224k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $745 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28788 – Webster
- 28725 – Dillsboro
- 28789 – Whittier
- 28723 – Cullowhee
- 28707 – Balsam
- 28751 – Maggie Valley
- 28783 – Tuckasegee
- 28736 – Glenville
- 28786 – Waynesville
- 28713 – Bryson City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28788 | WEBSTER | 162 | $85,938 |
| 28725 | DILLSBORO | 93 | Not provided |
| 28789 | WHITTIER | 6,137 | $39,754 |
| 28723 | CULLOWHEE | 10,880 | $43,649 |
| 28707 | BALSAM | 564 | $47,847 |