ZIP Code 28789 — Whittier, NC

Jackson | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 28789 in Whittier, NC has a population of 5,788 with a median household income of $51,713 and a median home value of $221,600 . The cost of living index is 80.5 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
5,788
Median Age
42.90
Male
3,103
Female
2,685

Race & Ethnicity

White
78.8%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
6.7%
Pacific Islander
2.5%
Two or More
8.4%
Other
1.7%

Income

Median Household
$51,713
Mean Household
$81,600
Per Capita
$32,846
Below Poverty
20.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$221,600
Median Rent
$990
Total Units
3,680
Occupied
2,385
Owner Occupied
73.0%
Renter Occupied
27.0%
Median Year Built
1993
Vacant
1,295

Education

High School or Higher 82.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.5%
Graduate Degree 11.0%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
2,526
Unemployment
6.8%
Drive Alone
83.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.6%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

80.5
National average = 100. Below average by 19.5%.

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3.4 mi
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6.7 mi
28719
Cherokee
6.9 mi
28707
Balsam
9.6 mi
28779
Sylva
11.0 mi
28702
Almond
12.2 mi
28713
Bryson city
14.0 mi
28723
Cullowhee
14.1 mi
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Maggie valley
14.7 mi
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Glenville
16.0 mi
28745
Lake junaluska
17.0 mi
28783
Tuckasegee
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 28789?

ZIP code 28789 (Whittier, NC) has a total population of 5,788 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28789?

The median household income in ZIP code 28789 is $51,713 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 28789 in?

ZIP code 28789 is primarily located in Whittier, North Carolina (NC).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 28789?

The median home value in ZIP code 28789 is $221,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 28789?

The median age in ZIP code 28789 is 42.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.