Swain County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
14,136
population (2021)
+1.1%
pop change since 2010
37173
FIPS code
Swain County ZIP code map
About Swain County
Swain County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,136 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.1% from 13,981 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Swain County is 37173.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,136 |
| 2010 population | 13,981 |
| Change | +1.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37173 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Swain County
ZIP codes for Swain County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28702 | Almond | Swain | View map |
| 28713 | Bryson City | Swain | View map |
| 28719 | Cherokee | Swain | View map |
Demographics & statistics
15,921
Population
42.1
Median age
$53,068
Median household income
$27,592
Per capita income
$204,333
Median home value
$423
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
7,609
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
367
Under 5
373
485
5–9
494
523
10–14
532
528
15–19
536
506
20–24
515
868
25–34
882
916
35–44
931
1,052
45–54
1,069
508
55–59
516
555
60–64
565
899
65–74
915
493
75–84
502
194
85+
197
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,488 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 12,433 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,200 | 23.8% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
37.8%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Other race
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,559 | 52.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,186 | 37.8% |
| Two or more races | 820 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 456 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 157 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.8%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
17.7%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $53,068 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,333 |
| Median rent / month | $423 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 34.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 24.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% |
| Electricity | 57.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.2% |
| Fuel oil | 17.3% |
| Wood | 5.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,865 | 47.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 375 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,222 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,148 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,970 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,438 | 42.1% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.9% | 26.0% |
| Married | 48.8% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.7%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 192 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,732 | 60.1% |
| High school | 818 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 476 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Construction
17.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.1%
Public administration
10.3%
Retail trade
7.8%
Professional & management
5.0%
Other services
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 28.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.8% |
| Production & transportation | 5.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.4% |
| Government | 27.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.9% |
| Carpool | 23.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
16.0%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.0% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 19.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 824 | 10.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 55.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.6% |
| Public insurance | 42.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 21.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,181 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 149 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 104 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,518 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,401 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,563 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 117 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 403 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 166 | 27.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,115 | 19.6% |
| French | 1,390 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 1,081 | 6.8% |
| English | 71 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 52 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.1% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 73.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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