ZIP Code 28786 — Waynesville, NC

Haywood | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 28786 in Waynesville, NC has a population of 22,056 with a median household income of $59,371 and a median home value of $297,800 . The cost of living index is 99.9 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
22,056
Median Age
49.10
Male
10,610
Female
11,446

Race & Ethnicity

White
90.8%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
6.3%
Other
0.8%

Income

Median Household
$59,371
Mean Household
$81,576
Per Capita
$37,262
Below Poverty
12.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$297,800
Median Rent
$1,081
Total Units
12,112
Occupied
9,816
Owner Occupied
68.7%
Renter Occupied
31.4%
Median Year Built
1977
Vacant
2,296

Education

High School or Higher 90.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 31.4%
Graduate Degree 13.3%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
10,489
Unemployment
4.4%
Drive Alone
76.4%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
9.0%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

99.9
National average = 100. Below average by 0.2%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

28785
Waynesville
3.0 mi
28745
Lake junaluska
3.4 mi
28721
Clyde
3.7 mi
28751
Maggie valley
5.9 mi
28716
Canton
6.4 mi
28707
Balsam
13.1 mi
28748
Leicester
15.5 mi
37753
Hartford
18.2 mi
28743
Hot springs
19.3 mi
28806
Asheville
19.9 mi
28789
Whittier
20.4 mi
28804
Asheville
21.0 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Waynesville

28785
Pop: 8,311

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 28786?

ZIP code 28786 (Waynesville, NC) has a total population of 22,056 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28786?

The median household income in ZIP code 28786 is $59,371 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 28786 in?

ZIP code 28786 is primarily located in Waynesville, North Carolina (NC).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 28786?

The median home value in ZIP code 28786 is $297,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 28786?

The median age in ZIP code 28786 is 49.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.