28783 ZIP Code — Tuckasegee, NC

Jackson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28783 is located in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 67.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28783

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $65,240. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28783 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,433

population

67.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuckasegee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28723 Cullowhee (4.4 mi) 28736 Glenville (4.9 mi) 28708 Balsam Grove (8.1 mi) 28747 Lake Toxaway (8.7 mi) 28774 Sapphire (9.1 mi) 28717 Cashiers (10.6 mi) 28779 Sylva (12 mi) 28772 Rosman (12.6 mi) 28741 Highlands (13.9 mi) 28712 Brevard (15.6 mi) 28786 Waynesville (16 mi) 28716 Canton (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,433
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	67.91 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.2233
Longitude	-83.0349
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	59.1%	53.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	31.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	11.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,433

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$65,240

Median household income

$24,634

Per capita income

$258,000

Median home value

$908

Median monthly rent

60.2%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

747

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	432	30.1%
18 and over	1,001	69.9%
65 and over	284	19.8%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.3%

Hispanic or Latino 21.4%

Two or more races 14.9%

Other race 6.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,044	57.3%
Hispanic or Latino	389	21.4%
Two or more races	271	14.9%
Other race	118	6.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	53.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	31.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	11.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$65,240

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,000
Median rent / month	$908
Owner occupied	60.2%
Renter occupied	39.8%
Vacant	48.2%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	30.6%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Fuel oil	17.9%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	73	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	73	15.0%
Households with children under 18	104	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	42.9%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	23.0%
Married	55.8%	66.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	6.9%
Divorced	7.9%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	70	18.8%
Elementary school	171	45.8%
High school	68	18.2%
College / grad school	64	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.0%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Professional & management 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	25.8%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 46.8%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	26.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,292	90.2%
Spanish	174	13.5%
Other Indo-European	174	13.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,210	84.4%
Born in same state	1,210	84.4%
Born in different state	873	60.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	223	15.6%
Not a US citizen	8	3.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	229	16%
French	127	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28783

What city is ZIP code 28783 in?

ZIP code 28783 is primarily assigned to Tuckasegee, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28783 in?

ZIP code 28783 falls within Jackson County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28783 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28783 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28783?

23% of residents in ZIP code 28783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28783 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 28783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28783?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 28783 in?

ZIP code 28783 observes the EST timezone.