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Cherokee, North Carolina

Population: 2,195 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

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

People
Total population
2,195
People
Median age
33.3
Housing
Total households
937
Income
Median household income
$55,972
Housing
Total housing units
1,093
Employment
Employment rate
58%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
56%
City details
Local time 01:52:33(ET)
LocationCherokee, NC
Population (ZIP areas)7,980(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountySwain
Area code
828
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.5108912, -83.5202655
Land area399.5 sq miles(1,034,760,657 m²)

Map of Cherokee, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Cherokee, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Cherokee

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

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28719Standard$60,6587,980

— 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 Cherokee, NC.

Bryson City, NCAlmond, NCGatlinburg, TNWhittier, NCFontana Dam, NCDillsboro, NCTownsend, TNPigeon Forge, TN

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