28736 ZIP Code — Glenville, NC

Jackson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28736 is located in Glenville, North Carolina, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 38.96 square miles and serves a population of 895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28736

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28736 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

895

population

38.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28783 Tuckasegee (4.9 mi) 28723 Cullowhee (5.4 mi) 28717 Cashiers (6.6 mi) 28774 Sapphire (7.6 mi) 28741 Highlands (9 mi) 28747 Lake Toxaway (10 mi) 28708 Balsam Grove (12.3 mi) 28779 Sylva (12.9 mi) 28772 Rosman (14.7 mi) 28775 Scaly Mountain (16.4 mi) 29676 Salem (18.6 mi) 28734 Franklin (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	895
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	38.96 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.1736
Longitude	-83.0971
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	56.9%	53.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	31.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	11.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.2%	3.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

895

Population

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$65,750

Median household income

$69,583

Per capita income

$346,000

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,253

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	3.4%
18 and over	865	96.6%
65 and over	296	33.1%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13%

Other race 13%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	706	68.6%
Hispanic or Latino	134	13%
Other race	134	13%
Two or more races	55	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	53.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	31.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	11.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.2%	3.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$65,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 17.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,000
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	67.0%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	43.3%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.2%
Propane / LP gas	56.7%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	41	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	99	23.3%
Households with children under 18	25	5.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	48.5%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.0%	5.4%
Married	59.0%	63.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	2.7%	14.9%
Divorced	29.2%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	31.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	69.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.2%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Construction 11.3%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 2.3%

Education & healthcare 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	42.5%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.5%
Carpool	38.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.4%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	25.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	885	98.9%
Spanish	134	15.1%
Other Indo-European	134	15.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	735	82.1%
Born in same state	735	82.1%
Born in different state	186	20.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	160	17.9%
Not a US citizen	36	22.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	217	24.2%
Arab	168	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	13.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	83.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28736

What city is ZIP code 28736 in?

ZIP code 28736 is primarily assigned to Glenville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28736 in?

ZIP code 28736 falls within Jackson County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28736 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 28736 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28736 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 28736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28736 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 28736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28736?

The median home value in ZIP code 28736 is $346,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28736 in?

ZIP code 28736 observes the EST timezone.