County ProfileNC
Haywood County
Population: 62,089 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
62,089
People
Median age
47.8
Housing
Total households
27,123
Income
Median household income
$61,912
Housing
Total housing units
35,560
Employment
Employment rate
54.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.6%
County details
Local time 03:22:06(ET)| Name | Haywood |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.5588823, -82.9813074 |
| Land area | 553.6 sq miles(1,433.7 km²) |
Map of Haywood county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Haywood County
Compare the largest cities in Haywood County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | 10,140 | $54,923 | 2ZIPs |
| Canton | 4,422 | $69,924 | 1ZIPs |
| Lake Junaluska | 3,219 | $66,165 | 1ZIPs |
| Maggie Valley | 1,687 | $68,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Clyde | 1,368 | $56,406 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Haywood County
Review the most populated postal areas across Haywood County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28786 | Waynesville | $59,371 | 21,204 |
| 28716 | Canton | $63,141 | 17,710 |
| 28721 | Clyde | $62,279 | 10,370 |
| 28785 | Waynesville | $61,769 | 8,238 |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley | $69,057 | 3,965 |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska | $117,824 | 697 |
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