Macon County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 5 ZIP codes · 4 cities
5
ZIP codes
37,564
population (2021)
+10.7%
pop change since 2010
37113
FIPS code
Macon County ZIP code map
About Macon County
Macon County is located in North Carolina and contains 5 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 37,564 as of 2021,
an increase of
10.7% from 33,922 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Macon County is 37113.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 37,564 |
| 2010 population | 33,922 |
| Change | +10.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37113 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Macon County
ZIP codes for Macon County, NC (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28734 | Franklin | Macon | View map |
| 28741 | Highlands | Macon | View map |
| 28744 | Franklin | Macon | View map |
| 28763 | Otto | Macon | View map |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain | Macon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,385
Population
50.2
Median age
$51,761
Median household income
$33,847
Per capita income
$324,800
Median home value
$617
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
22,904
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
829
Under 5
792
867
5–9
828
1,004
10–14
959
983
15–19
940
1,006
20–24
962
1,848
25–34
1,766
1,883
35–44
1,799
2,133
45–54
2,038
1,471
55–59
1,406
1,561
60–64
1,491
3,218
65–74
3,075
1,763
75–84
1,685
551
85+
527
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,611 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 30,774 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 10,819 | 34.1% |
| Median age | 50.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
3.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,973 | 86.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,859 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,356 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,224 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 383 | 1% |
| Asian | 331 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 118 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $51,761 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
19.8%
$500k–$1M
14.8%
$1M+
7.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,800 |
| Median rent / month | $617 |
| Owner occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter occupied | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 43.5% |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% |
| Electricity | 48.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.0% |
| Fuel oil | 5.6% |
| Wood | 7.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,638 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 866 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,207 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,828 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,918 | 20.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,748 | 50.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| Married | 62.5% | 60.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
27.9%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 164 | 10.9% |
| Kindergarten | 282 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,055 | 34.2% |
| High school | 1,714 | 34.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,469 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.4%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.5%
Construction
11.0%
Retail trade
9.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.3% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.7% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.7% |
| Retirement income | 32.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 41.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,102 | 13.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.2% |
| Public insurance | 52.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,764 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 1,260 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,022 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 132 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,477 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 35,051 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,734 | 42.3% |
| Foreign born | 426 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,908 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 755 | 33.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,711 | 15.3% |
| Arab | 4,710 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 4,119 | 11% |
| English | 402 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 162 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 157 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 86 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.0% |
| Internet access | 80.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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