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Macon County
Scaly Mountain, NC
28775
28775 ZIP Code — Scaly Mountain, NC
Macon County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28775 is located in
Scaly Mountain ,
North Carolina ,
within Macon County .
It covers approximately 12.36 square miles and serves a population of
562 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 828 .
About ZIP code 28775
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $442,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $90,313. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 28775 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
562
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
12.36 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
35.0242
Longitude
-83.3229
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
828
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
52.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
10.2%
30.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
28.8%
13.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
4.2%
3.9%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$90,313
Median household income
$442,300
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 179 31.9% 18 and over 383 68.1% 65 and over 125 22.2% Median age 38.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 280 33.3% Other race 280 33.3% White 252 29.9% Asian 30 3.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
52.1%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
10.2%
30.5%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
28.8%
13.6%
19.1%
Over $200k
4.2%
3.9%
6.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 21.5% $15k–$25k 2.4% $35k–$50k 17.7% $50k–$75k 6.7% $75k–$100k 13.4% $100k–$150k 16.7% $150k–$200k 12.9% $200k+ 8.6% Median income $90,313
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $442,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 71.3% Renter occupied 28.7% Vacant 47.8% Single-family detached 85.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 4.5% 1990–1999 36.0% 1980–1989 20.3% 1970–1979 3.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 22.5% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 6.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 36.3% 3 bedrooms 38.5% 4 bedrooms 17.5% 5+ bedrooms 7.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.2% 1 vehicle 19.1% 2 vehicles 42.6% 3 or more 31.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.1% Electricity 34.4% Propane / LP gas 55.0% Wood 2.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 127 60.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 28 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 54 25.8% Households with children under 18 40 19.1% Households with seniors (65+) 94 45.0% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 5.8% 26.3% Married 72.3% 58.8% Separated 18.1% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 12.7% Divorced 0.0% 2.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.5% Bachelor's or higher 25.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 50.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 37 35.6% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 15 14.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
43.8%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
6.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 29.7% Sales & office 12.3% Natural resources & construction 14.6% Production & transportation 9.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.9% Government 9.6% Self-employed 14.2% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 14.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.4% Retirement income 36.4% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.5% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 40.6% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.7% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 67.5% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 6.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 10.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 30.4% Public insurance 63.0% No insurance 23.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 420 74.7% Spanish 91 21.7% Other Indo-European 61 14.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 30 7.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 457 81.3% Born in same state 457 81.3% Born in different state 244 43.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 105 18.7% Not a US citizen 14 13.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 53 9.4% Italian 4 0.7%
Ancestry Count % French 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 65.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28775
What city is ZIP code 28775 in?
ZIP code 28775 is primarily assigned to Scaly Mountain, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28775 in?
ZIP code 28775 falls within Macon County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28775 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 28775 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 28775 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 28775 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28775?
31% of residents in ZIP code 28775 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 28775?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 28775 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What timezone is ZIP code 28775 in?
ZIP code 28775 observes the EST timezone.
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