28785 ZIP Code – Waynesville, North Carolina
ZIP code 28785 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Waynesville, North Carolina, within Haywood County with a population of approximately 8,124 residents. The median household income of $59,700 is near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $263,800 are near the national average, with 83.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,009 is near the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.6%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 9.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 47.7, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28721, 28751, 28745.
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ZIP 28785 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28785 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,124 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $263k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,009 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28721 – Clyde
- 28751 – Maggie Valley
- 28745 – Lake Junaluska
- 37753 – Hartford
- 37722 – Cosby
- 28786 – Waynesville
- 28743 – Hot Springs
- 28707 – Balsam
- 37727 – Del Rio
- 28748 – Leicester
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28721 | CLYDE | 10,540 | $60,479 |
| 28751 | MAGGIE VALLEY | 4,071 | $61,398 |
| 28745 | LAKE JUNALUSKA | 486 | $88,844 |
| 37753 | HARTFORD | 985 | $51,375 |
| 37722 | COSBY | 7,417 | $43,464 |