28725 ZIP Code — Dillsboro, NC
Jackson County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28725 is located in Dillsboro, North Carolina, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 93 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
93
population
0.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28725 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28725
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28725. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dillsboro | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 93 |
| Population density | 175 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3720 |
| Longitude | -83.2572 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 828 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 53.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 55.6% | 31.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
93
Population
175
People per sq mi
43.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$36,301
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$935
Median monthly rent
35.4%
Home ownership
2.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
31
Housing units
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
10–14
5
3
15–19
4
2
20–24
2
7
25–34
8
11
35–44
12
2
45–54
2
4
55–59
4
5
65–74
6
6
75–84
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 77 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 24.7% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.4%
Hispanic or Latino
18.4%
Two or more races
14%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.8%
Other race
4.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 18.4% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 14% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 5 | 4.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 53.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 55.6% | 31.8% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
16.7%
$25k–$35k
18.8%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
33.3%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
23.5%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$500k–$1M
41.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $935 |
| Owner occupied | 35.4% |
| Renter occupied | 64.6% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
| Single-family detached | 80.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.1% |
| 3 or more | 10.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 87.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 15 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 15.8% | 32.6% |
| Married | 84.2% | 67.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
20.5%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
2.7%
Bachelor's degree
41.1%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 58.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 42.9% |
| High school | 7 | 33.3% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
50.8%
Construction
14.3%
Professional & management
14.3%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.6% |
| Service | 38.1% |
| Sales & office | 6.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 93.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
Poverty
All people
2.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.3% |
| Retirement income | 8.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 18.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 93 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 88 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 88 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 57 | 61.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 24 | 25.8% |
| French | 8 | 8.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4 | 4.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.6% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28725
What city is ZIP code 28725 in?
ZIP code 28725 is primarily assigned to Dillsboro, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28725 in?
ZIP code 28725 falls within Jackson County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28725 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 28725 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28725?
59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 28725?
ZIP code 28725 has an estimated population of 93 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28725 in?
ZIP code 28725 observes the EST timezone.