Jackson County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
43,410
population (2021)
+7.8%
pop change since 2010
37099
FIPS code
Jackson County ZIP code map
About Jackson County
Jackson County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 43,410 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.8% from 40,271 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jackson County is 37099.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 43,410 |
| 2010 population | 40,271 |
| Change | +7.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37099 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jackson County
ZIP codes for Jackson County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28707 | Balsam | Jackson | View map |
| 28717 | Cashiers | Jackson | View map |
| 28723 | Cullowhee | Jackson | View map |
| 28725 | Dillsboro | Jackson | View map |
| 28736 | Glenville | Jackson | View map |
| 28779 | Sylva | Jackson | View map |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee | Jackson | View map |
| 28788 | Webster | Jackson | View map |
| 28789 | Whittier | Jackson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
40,421
Population
38.6
Median age
$51,934
Median household income
$31,161
Per capita income
$329,957
Median home value
$1,048
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
19,355
Housing units
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
794
Under 5
800
921
5–9
930
982
10–14
990
1,964
15–19
1,981
2,495
20–24
2,517
2,217
25–34
2,236
2,177
35–44
2,197
2,114
45–54
2,132
958
55–59
966
1,433
60–64
1,445
2,510
65–74
2,533
1,177
75–84
1,188
380
85+
384
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,759 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 33,662 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 8,172 | 26.9% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.5%
Other race
2.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,408 | 80.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,619 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,452 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,059 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 1,036 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 900 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 396 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $51,934 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
23.5%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,957 |
| Median rent / month | $1,048 |
| Owner occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 48.4% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 58.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,312 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,145 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,602 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,605 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,040 | 15.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,809 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.8% | 23.7% |
| Married | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 257 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 433 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,122 | 43.0% |
| High school | 1,492 | 13.2% |
| College / grad school | 7,082 | 27.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.7%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
12.5%
Construction
9.8%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Public administration
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.5% |
| Service | 28.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.9% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,675 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,827 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 1,298 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,079 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 75 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,604 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 38,300 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 22,539 | 43.6% |
| Foreign born | 304 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,817 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 478 | 20.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,710 | 21.5% |
| French | 5,793 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 3,788 | 9.4% |
| English | 319 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 174 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.1% |
| German | 33 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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