Haywood County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 7 ZIP codes · 6 cities
7
ZIP codes
62,476
population (2021)
+5.8%
pop change since 2010
37087
FIPS code
Haywood County ZIP code map
About Haywood County
Haywood County is located in North Carolina and contains 7 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 62,476 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.8% from 59,036 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Haywood County is 37087.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 62,476 |
| 2010 population | 59,036 |
| Change | +5.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37087 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Haywood County
ZIP codes for Haywood County, NC (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28716 | Canton | Haywood | View map |
| 28721 | Clyde | Haywood | View map |
| 28738 | Hazelwood | Haywood | View map |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska | Haywood | View map |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley | Haywood | View map |
| 28785 | Waynesville | Haywood | View map |
| 28786 | Waynesville | Haywood | View map |
Demographics & statistics
62,155
Population
47.5
Median age
$56,949
Median household income
$34,631
Per capita income
$258,483
Median home value
$798
Median monthly rent
79.2%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
28,419
Housing units
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,374
Under 5
1,357
1,631
5–9
1,611
1,565
10–14
1,547
1,627
15–19
1,608
1,517
20–24
1,500
3,656
25–34
3,612
3,310
35–44
3,271
3,981
45–54
3,934
2,407
55–59
2,379
2,373
60–64
2,345
4,494
65–74
4,441
2,406
75–84
2,378
921
85+
910
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,103 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 51,052 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 15,550 | 28.6% |
| Median age | 47.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,457 | 89.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,947 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,047 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 644 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 513 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 335 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 259 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $56,949 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
26.5%
$300k–$500k
29.3%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,483 |
| Median rent / month | $798 |
| Owner occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter occupied | 20.8% |
| Vacant | 34.5% |
| Single-family detached | 75.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 13.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% |
| Electricity | 61.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.3% |
| Fuel oil | 15.0% |
| Wood | 6.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,007 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,586 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,430 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,459 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,462 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,103 | 49.3% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 18.0% |
| Married | 54.5% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 13.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 903 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 474 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,142 | 51.7% |
| High school | 2,477 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,450 | 19.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Retail trade
9.6%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Professional & management
7.5%
Other services
7.3%
Construction
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.8% |
| Government | 20.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.0% |
| Retirement income | 37.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,115 | 12.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.2% |
| Public insurance | 46.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 59,424 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 644 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 549 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 36 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 60,663 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 60,264 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 36,975 | 56.4% |
| Foreign born | 399 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,492 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 626 | 34.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11,624 | 18.7% |
| Italian | 7,443 | 12% |
| Arab | 5,938 | 9.6% |
| English | 768 | 1.2% |
| German | 331 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 219 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 142 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 128 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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