28789 ZIP Code – Whittier, North Carolina
ZIP code 28789 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Whittier, North Carolina, within Jackson County with a population of approximately 6,137 residents. At $39,754, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $234,000, near the national average, with 73.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,015, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 56% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 15.4%, well above the national average. An estimated 27.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 42.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28725, 28788, 28779.
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ZIP 28789 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28789 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,137 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $234k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,015 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28725 – Dillsboro
- 28788 – Webster
- 28779 – Sylva
- 28713 – Bryson City
- 28719 – Cherokee
- 28751 – Maggie Valley
- 28707 – Balsam
- 28723 – Cullowhee
- 28734 – Franklin
- 28702 – Almond
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28725 | DILLSBORO | 93 | Not provided |
| 28788 | WEBSTER | 162 | $85,938 |
| 28779 | SYLVA | 18,421 | $53,470 |
| 28713 | BRYSON CITY | 8,579 | $58,226 |
| 28719 | CHEROKEE | 6,854 | $47,929 |