County ProfileNC
Transylvania County
Population: 32,986 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
32,986
People
Median age
51.6
Housing
Total households
14,584
Income
Median household income
$66,184
Housing
Total housing units
19,266
Employment
Employment rate
47.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.7%
County details
Local time 05:36:46(ET)| Name | Transylvania |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.210099, -82.81666 |
| Land area | 378.4 sq miles(980 km²) |
Map of Transylvania county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Transylvania County
Compare the largest cities in Transylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 7,744 | $54,103 | 1ZIPs |
| Pisgah Forest | 6,820 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lake Toxaway | 2,114 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sapphire | 1,571 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Penrose | 1,440 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rosman | 701 | $53,626 | 1ZIPs |
| Balsam Grove | 662 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cedar Mountain | 597 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Transylvania County
Review the most populated postal areas across Transylvania County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28712 | Brevard | $63,045 | 18,928 |
| 28768 | Pisgah Forest | $71,383 | 6,820 |
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway | $66,000 | 2,114 |
| 28774 | Sapphire | $154,635 | 1,571 |
| 28766 | Penrose | $57,708 | 1,440 |
| 28772 | Rosman | $74,583 | 1,365 |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove | $70,435 | 662 |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain | $74,031 | 597 |
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