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Canton, North Carolina

Population: 4,422 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
4,422
People
Median age
36.7
Housing
Total households
1,906
Income
Median household income
$69,924
Housing
Total housing units
2,094
Employment
Employment rate
65.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
17.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.7%
City details
Local time 04:48:24(ET)
LocationCanton, NC
Population (ZIP areas)17,710(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyHaywood
Area code
828
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.439341, -82.847925
Land area158.7 sq miles(410,954,967 m²)

Map of Canton, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Canton, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Canton

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Canton. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28716Standard$63,14117,710

— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

Nearby cities

Other cities near Canton, NC.

Lake Junaluska, NCCandler, NCPisgah Forest, NCBalsam Grove, NCHorse Shoe, NCBalsam, NCCullowhee, NCClyde, NC

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS