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28779

North Carolina · 18,064 residents · 108 sq mi
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ZIP 28779 is home to 18,064 people in Jackson County. 3% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. At a median age of 42.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay $827 a month at the median. Median home value sits at $243,700. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Jackson County, 28779 ranks 5th by median household income.

$57,727
US average: $82,259
$32,438
US average: $44,673
$243,700
US average: $376,019
27.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
108 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
21.9%
48.9%
51.1%
2.15 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(15,552)
Black0.8%(148)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,037)
Asian0.9%(166)
Other6.4%(1,161)
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.2
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
LOWEST5TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28717$76,085
28723$45,568
28725$57,750
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28779?

ZIP code 28779 has about 18,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28779?

The typical household in ZIP code 28779 earns about $57,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28779 expensive?

In ZIP code 28779, the median home is worth about $243,700, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28779?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28779 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28779?

About 15.2% of people in ZIP code 28779 live below the federal poverty line.

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