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County ProfileNC

Jackson County

Population: 43,109 · 9 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
43,109
People
Median age
38.1
Housing
Total households
18,430
Income
Median household income
$55,815
Housing
Total housing units
27,803
Employment
Employment rate
53%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
84.2%
County details
Local time 02:49:13(ET)
NameJackson
Total ZIP codes9total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard3 PO Box
Area code828
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.2854541, -83.1239657
Land area491.1 sq miles(1,272 km²)

Map of Jackson county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Jackson County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Jackson County

Compare the largest cities in Jackson County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Cullowhee7,682$35,9291ZIPs
Sylva2,578$44,0861ZIPs
Tuckasegee1,4731ZIPs
Cashiers657$73,7501ZIPs
Webster372$61,5281ZIPs
Balsam3021ZIPs
Dillsboro213$58,5161ZIPs
Glenville1551ZIPs
Whittier251ZIPs

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

ZIP Codes in Jackson County

Review the most populated postal areas across Jackson County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28779Sylva$57,72716,586
28723Cullowhee$45,56812,297
28789Whittier$51,7135,804
28717Cashiers$76,0851,639
28783Tuckasegee$51,3501,473
28736Glenville$70,8551,026
28707Balsam302
28788Webster$80,938168
28725Dillsboro$57,750102

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