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28723

North Carolina · 12,756 residents · 112 sq mi
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With 12,756 people, ZIP 28723 is a ZIP code in Jackson County. This skews young, with a median age of 22.2. 36% of homes are owner-occupied. 67% were living in the same home a year earlier. The poverty rate is 29.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. Households take in $45,568 at the median, 45% less than the US figure. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Jackson County, 28723 ranks 8th by median household income.

$45,568
US average: $82,259
$23,977
US average: $44,673
$347,900
US average: $376,019
35.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
112 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
8.4%
Age 65+
12.1%
49.3%
50.7%
2.05 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(10,174)
Black5.4%(687)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,300)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other4.2%(539)
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.6
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
LOWEST8TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28717$76,085
28725$57,750
28736$70,855
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28723?

ZIP code 28723 has about 12,756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28723?

The typical household in ZIP code 28723 earns about $45,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28723 expensive?

In ZIP code 28723, the median home is worth about $347,900, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28723?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28723 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28723?

About 29.3% of people in ZIP code 28723 live below the federal poverty line.

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