28771 ZIP Code — Robbinsville, NC

Graham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28771 is located in Robbinsville, North Carolina, within Graham County. It covers approximately 258.90 square miles and serves a population of 7,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28771

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,865. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28771 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,635

population

258.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Robbinsville	Acceptable
Robbinsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28733 Fontana Dam (6.6 mi) 28901 Andrews (10.2 mi) 28702 Almond (12.2 mi) 28905 Marble (13.3 mi) 28713 Bryson City (13.6 mi) 28781 Topton (13.8 mi) 37882 Townsend (19.7 mi) 37885 Vonore (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,635
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	258.90 sq mi
Water area	5.54 sq mi
Latitude	35.3417
Longitude	-83.8473
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	60.8%	60.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,635

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$45,865

Median household income

$25,808

Per capita income

$129,800

Median home value

$605

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

4,132

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

131

180

5–9

181

294

10–14

297

255

15–19

257

184

20–24

185

388

25–34

392

404

35–44

407

487

45–54

492

277

55–59

279

293

60–64

296

510

65–74

514

285

75–84

287

115

85+

116

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,492	19.5%
18 and over	6,143	80.5%
65 and over	1,827	23.9%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,486	82.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	720	9.1%
Two or more races	299	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	252	3.2%
Other race	91	1.2%
Black or African American	39	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	60.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	24.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$45,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,800
Median rent / month	$605
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	13.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,629	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	129	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	694	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	593	19.5%
Households with children under 18	807	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,188	39.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	23.6%
Married	52.2%	52.0%
Separated	1.9%	3.7%
Widowed	2.4%	10.8%
Divorced	15.1%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	0.7%
Kindergarten	105	7.0%
Elementary school	807	53.7%
High school	334	22.2%
College / grad school	247	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 0.2%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	25.2%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	463	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	14.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,375	96.6%
Spanish	182	2.5%
Other Indo-European	159	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,459	97.7%
Born in same state	7,435	97.4%
Born in different state	5,732	75.1%
Foreign born	24	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	176	2.3%
Not a US citizen	55	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,816	36.9%
Italian	742	9.7%
French	461	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	0.4%
English	20	0.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28771

What city is ZIP code 28771 in?

ZIP code 28771 is primarily assigned to Robbinsville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28771 in?

ZIP code 28771 falls within Graham County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28771?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28771 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28771 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 28771 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28771?

The median home value in ZIP code 28771 is $129,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28771 in?

ZIP code 28771 observes the EST timezone.