ZIP Code 28785 — Waynesville, NC

HAYWOOD | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 28785 in Waynesville, NC has a population of 8,311 with a median household income of $61,769 and a median home value of $310,300 . The cost of living index is 103.3 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
8,311
Median Age
48.40
Male
4,331
Female
3,980

Race & Ethnicity

White
93.0%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
5.6%
Other
0.7%

Income

Median Household
$61,769
Mean Household
$81,660
Per Capita
$35,911
Below Poverty
12.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$310,300
Median Rent
$1,105
Total Units
4,852
Occupied
3,496
Owner Occupied
83.3%
Renter Occupied
16.7%
Median Year Built
1992
Vacant
1,356

Education

High School or Higher 89.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.6%
Graduate Degree 12.1%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
3,929
Unemployment
2.3%
Drive Alone
79.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.4%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

103.3
National average = 100. Above average by 3.3%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

28745
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0.6 mi
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Waynesville
3.0 mi
28751
Maggie valley
3.3 mi
28721
Clyde
5.0 mi
28716
Canton
6.0 mi
28707
Balsam
10.7 mi
28789
Whittier
17.5 mi
37753
Hartford
18.2 mi
28748
Leicester
18.4 mi
28725
Dillsboro
19.5 mi
28719
Cherokee
19.8 mi
28788
Webster
20.9 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Waynesville

28786
Pop: 22,056

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 28785?

ZIP code 28785 (Waynesville, NC) has a total population of 8,311 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28785?

The median household income in ZIP code 28785 is $61,769 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 28785 in?

ZIP code 28785 is primarily located in Waynesville, North Carolina (NC).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 28785?

The median home value in ZIP code 28785 is $310,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 28785?

The median age in ZIP code 28785 is 48.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.