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28721

North Carolina · 10,698 residents · 93.998 sq mi
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ZIP 28721 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $281,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Haywood County, 28721 ranks 4th by median household income.

$62,279
US average: $82,259
$281,800
US average: $376,019
27.5%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
21.9%
46.3%
53.7%
2.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(9,432)
Black0.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(891)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.6%(279)
Diversity Score26.9%(2,875)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Haywood County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28716$63,141
28745$117,824
28751$69,057
28785$61,769
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28721?

ZIP code 28721 has about 10,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28721?

The typical household in ZIP code 28721 earns about $62,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28721 expensive?

In ZIP code 28721, the median home is worth about $281,800, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28721?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28721 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28721?

About 10.8% of people in ZIP code 28721 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Haywood County
Other ZIP codes in Haywood County
ZIP 28786ZIP 28716ZIP 28785ZIP 28751ZIP 28745

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