ZIP Code 28763 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 28763 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,660

↓ 92.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,953

↑ +21.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$243,900

↑ +15.6% vs county

Median Age

44.4 yrs

↑ 12.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

↓ +2.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 28763 compares to Macon County and North Carolina overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 28763 $62k Macon $51k North Carolina $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 28763 $244k Macon $211k North Carolina $235k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

76.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$843

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 28763 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$243,900
Down Payment (20%)$48,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,548P&I: $1233 | Tax: $244 | Ins: $71
Rent (Local Median)
$843
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $705/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Macon County

Macon County is located in North Carolina and has a total population of 37,088. The county's median household income is $51,042 and median home value is $210,900. ZIP code 28763 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Macon 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.