ZIP Code 28717 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 28717 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,381

↓ 96.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,023

↑ +38.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$349,600

↑ +45.4% vs county

Median Age

60.1 yrs

↓ +53.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 28717 compares to Jackson County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 28717 $71k Jackson $51k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 28717 $350k Jackson $241k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

35.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

87.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,298

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 28717 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$349,600
Down Payment (20%)$69,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,220P&I: $1768 | Tax: $350 | Ins: $102
Rent (Local Median)
$1,298
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $922/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 28717, sorted by distance.

28774 5.5 mi away transylvania county 28741 6.9 mi away macon county 29686 10.8 mi away oconee county 30537 14.8 mi away rabun county 29664 15.4 mi away oconee county 30044 97.6 mi away gwinnett county 30047 102.0 mi away gwinnett county 30093 102.0 mi away gwinnett county

About Jackson County

Jackson County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 42,388. The county's median household income is $51,482 and median home value is $240,500. ZIP code 28717 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Jackson 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.