ZIP Code 28906 Demographics

Cherokee County, North Carolina  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 28906 compared to county averages.

Total Population

19,586

↓ 32.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$49,426

↑ +0.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$201,100

↑ +3.9% vs county

Median Age

56.2 yrs

↓ +6.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

↑ 27.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 28906 compares to Cherokee County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 28906 $49k Cherokee $49k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 28906 $201k Cherokee $194k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

82.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$813

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 28906 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$201,100
Down Payment (20%)$40,220
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,277P&I: $1017 | Tax: $201 | Ins: $59
Rent (Local Median)
$813
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $464/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 28906, sorted by distance.

37333 11.7 mi away polk county 37391 12.6 mi away polk county 30559 13.8 mi away fannin county 30560 16.9 mi away fannin county 30582 17.4 mi away towns county 30512 20.3 mi away union county 30513 22.9 mi away fannin county 30546 28.1 mi away towns county

About Cherokee County

Cherokee County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 28,868. The county's median household income is $49,254 and median home value is $193,500. ZIP code 28906 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cherokee County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.