| ZIP Code | 28717 |
|---|---|
| City | Cashiers |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 2,907 ft |
| Latitude | 35.049543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.093326 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.8 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 511 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 41 (3.4%) |
| Associates | 89 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 67 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 500 (41.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,065 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $410,200 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,323/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,310 |
| Vacant Units | 1,541 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,310 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,541 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 28717 is located in Cashiers, North Carolina, within Jackson County. With a population of 1,511, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.8 years. Economically, 28717 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,065 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28717 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $410,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,323 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 28717 is primarily White (82.86%). Residents are well-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.
Overall, ZIP code 28717 in Cashiers, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,511 residents, a median household income of $73,065, and a median home value of $410,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.