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Sylva, North Carolina

Population: 2,578 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

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

People
Total population
2,578
People
Median age
31.4
Housing
Total households
1,028
Income
Median household income
$44,086
Housing
Total housing units
1,206
Employment
Employment rate
61.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
76.3%
City details
Local time 01:51:00(ET)
LocationSylva, NC
Population (ZIP areas)16,586(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyJackson
Area code
828
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.3557221, -83.2097154
Land area108 sq miles(279,843,823 m²)

Map of Sylva, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Sylva, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Sylva

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

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28779Standard$57,72716,586

— 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 Sylva, NC.

Webster, NCDillsboro, NCWhittier, NCBalsam, NCCullowhee, NCMaggie Valley, NCTuckasegee, NCGlenville, 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