Transylvania County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
33,165
population (2021)
+0.2%
pop change since 2010
37175
FIPS code
Transylvania County ZIP code map
About Transylvania County
Transylvania County is located in North Carolina and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 33,165 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.2% from 33,090 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Transylvania County is 37175.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 33,165 |
| 2010 population | 33,090 |
| Change | +0.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37175 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Transylvania County
ZIP codes for Transylvania County, NC (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28708 | Balsam Grove | Transylvania | View map |
| 28712 | Brevard | Transylvania | View map |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain | Transylvania | View map |
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway | Transylvania | View map |
| 28766 | Penrose | Transylvania | View map |
| 28768 | Pisgah Forest | Transylvania | View map |
| 28772 | Rosman | Transylvania | View map |
| 28774 | Sapphire | Transylvania | View map |
Demographics & statistics
31,923
Population
52.3
Median age
$62,063
Median household income
$36,219
Per capita income
$259,000
Median home value
$604
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
14,905
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
613
Under 5
655
732
5–9
782
633
10–14
677
794
15–19
848
721
20–24
771
1,550
25–34
1,655
1,565
35–44
1,672
1,590
45–54
1,698
1,127
55–59
1,203
1,355
60–64
1,448
2,596
65–74
2,773
1,562
75–84
1,669
597
85+
637
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,030 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 26,893 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 9,834 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 52.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.8%
Black or African American
4.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,847 | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,502 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,153 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 943 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 345 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
20.6%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $62,063 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
26.5%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,000 |
| Median rent / month | $604 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 31.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 21.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.5% |
| Electricity | 63.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 11.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,188 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 717 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,096 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,903 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,823 | 20.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,813 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 16.4% |
| Married | 61.2% | 56.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 418 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 382 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,097 | 39.4% |
| High school | 1,141 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,456 | 30.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
15.4%
Retail trade
11.8%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Construction
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,112 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,655 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 234 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 192 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,107 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 30,918 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,752 | 51.9% |
| Foreign born | 189 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 816 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 271 | 21.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,206 | 22.6% |
| French | 4,874 | 15.3% |
| Italian | 4,123 | 12.9% |
| Polish | 338 | 1.1% |
| English | 271 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 152 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 71 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.7% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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