28751 ZIP Code — Maggie Valley, NC

Haywood County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28751 is located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, within Haywood County. It covers approximately 45.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28751

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,398. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28751 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,071

population

45.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28751 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28751

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28751. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maggie Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28745 Lake Junaluska (7.8 mi) 28785 Waynesville (8.1 mi) 28786 Waynesville (8.7 mi) 28719 Cherokee (9.3 mi) 28789 Whittier (10.4 mi) 28721 Clyde (12.1 mi) 28779 Sylva (12.3 mi) 28716 Canton (14.2 mi) 28723 Cullowhee (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,071
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	45.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5143
Longitude	-83.1109
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	48.1%	48.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	15.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,071

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$61,398

Median household income

$36,698

Per capita income

$263,700

Median home value

$974

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

3,716

Housing units

31.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

107

5–9

112

10–14

151

15–19

156

20–24

235

25–34

243

102

35–44

105

188

45–54

195

199

55–59

207

150

60–64

155

426

65–74

442

200

75–84

207

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	14.4%
18 and over	3,485	85.6%
65 and over	1,408	34.6%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,665	84.5%
Hispanic or Latino	266	6.1%
Other race	171	3.9%
Two or more races	169	3.9%
Asian	42	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	48.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	32.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	15.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 21.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	21.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$61,398

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 37.7%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,700
Median rent / month	$974
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	56.2%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	27.7%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	63.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.1%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	975	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	148	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	234	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	376	21.7%
Households with children under 18	264	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	939	54.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	19.4%
Married	54.0%	55.0%
Separated	1.6%	3.6%
Widowed	2.5%	11.9%
Divorced	7.4%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.2%
Kindergarten	5	0.8%
Elementary school	355	53.7%
High school	233	35.2%
College / grad school	60	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.8%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Construction 12.6%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.3%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	44.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	399	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,026	98.9%
Spanish	145	3.6%
Other Indo-European	104	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,886	95.5%
Born in same state	3,874	95.2%
Born in different state	1,675	41.1%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	185	4.5%
Not a US citizen	51	27.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	827	20.3%
Italian	724	17.8%
Arab	337	8.3%
English	70	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	0.5%
Dutch	15	0.4%
German	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28751

What city is ZIP code 28751 in?

ZIP code 28751 is primarily assigned to Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28751 in?

ZIP code 28751 falls within Haywood County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28751 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 28751 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28751 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 28751 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28751 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 28751 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28751 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 28751 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28751 in?

ZIP code 28751 observes the EST timezone.