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28717

North Carolina · 1,265 residents · 36.4 sq mi
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With 1,265 people, ZIP 28717 is a ZIP code in Jackson County. At a median age of 58.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% more than in Jackson County as a whole. The average commute runs 14 minutes. The poverty rate is 3.0%, under the national 12.5%. There are 35 people per square mile. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Jackson County, 28717 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$76,085
US average: $82,259
$66,093
US average: $44,673
$440,000
US average: $376,019
43.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
36.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
10.6%
Age 65+
33.4%
47.8%
52.2%
1.98 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(91)
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Jackson County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28723$45,568
28725$57,750
28736$70,855
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28717?

ZIP code 28717 has about 1,265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28717?

The typical household in ZIP code 28717 earns about $76,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28717 expensive?

In ZIP code 28717, the median home is worth about $440,000, and the typical rent is about $1,421 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28717?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28717 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28717?

About 3.0% of people in ZIP code 28717 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024