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28786

North Carolina · 22,056 residents · 72.975 sq mi
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ZIP 28786 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $297,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Haywood County, 28786 ranks 6th by median household income.

$59,371
US average: $82,259
$297,800
US average: $376,019
31.4%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.7%
Age 65+
26.3%
48.1%
51.9%
2.22 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(19,866)
Black1.4%(300)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,134)
Asian0.2%(45)
Other3.2%(711)
Diversity Score23.1%(5,096)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Haywood County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28716$63,141
28721$62,279
28745$117,824
28751$69,057
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28786?

ZIP code 28786 has about 22,056 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28786?

The typical household in ZIP code 28786 earns about $59,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28786 expensive?

In ZIP code 28786, the median home is worth about $297,800, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28786?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28786 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28786?

About 12.5% of people in ZIP code 28786 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Haywood County
Other ZIP codes in Haywood County
ZIP 28716ZIP 28721ZIP 28785ZIP 28751ZIP 28745

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