28788 ZIP Code — Webster, NC
Jackson County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28788 is located in Webster, North Carolina, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.
162
population
0.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28788 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28788
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Webster | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 162 |
| Population density | 279 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3462 |
| Longitude | -83.2194 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 828 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
162
Population
279
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$85,938
Median household income
$39,196
Per capita income
$331,300
Median home value
$1,352
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
2.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
71
Housing units
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
4
6
5–9
14
4
10–14
10
5
15–19
12
2
20–24
3
0
25–34
1
9
35–44
19
6
45–54
12
3
55–59
7
2
60–64
5
6
65–74
12
5
75–84
10
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 55 | 34.0% |
| 18 and over | 107 | 66.0% |
| 65 and over | 36 | 22.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Two or more races
18%
Hispanic or Latino
16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 64.9% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
30.2%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 30.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $85,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
61.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,352 |
| Owner occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 30.0% |
| Single-family detached | 98.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.6% |
| Electricity | 60.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 17.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 38.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 27 | 42.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 47.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 15.0% | 29.3% |
| Married | 65.0% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 15.9% |
| Divorced | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
8.0%
Some college, no degree
9.0%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
33.0%
Graduate / professional
42.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 75.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 17.9% |
| Elementary school | 17 | 30.4% |
| High school | 23 | 41.1% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 10.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
56.9%
Other services
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Professional & management
5.9%
Construction
3.9%
Retail trade
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 84.3% |
| Service | 5.9% |
| Sales & office | 7.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 2.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 45.1% |
| Government | 52.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 17.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
2.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.6% |
| Retirement income | 34.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 25.3% |
| No insurance | 22.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 52.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 156 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 162 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 162 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 62 | 38.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 38 | 23.5% |
| Italian | 6 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28788
What city is ZIP code 28788 in?
ZIP code 28788 is primarily assigned to Webster, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28788 in?
ZIP code 28788 falls within Jackson County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28788?
75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 28788 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 28788 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 28788 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 28788 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28788?
The median home value in ZIP code 28788 is $331,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 28788 in?
ZIP code 28788 observes the EST timezone.