US ZIP Code
28725

Dillsboro, NC

Jackson County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 78 Population ↑ 200% since 2019
🎂 44.6 Median Age ↑ 37% since 2019
🎓 58.0% College Grads
▲ 50% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28725
CityDillsboro
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyJackson County
Area Code828
Elevation2,102 ft
Latitude35.382223
Longitude-83.268112
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37099
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.9% (35) Female 55.1% (43) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.1%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 19.2%Race
White55.1%
Hispanic14.1%
Black19.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
6%
25–44
41%
45–64
19%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs ↑ 37% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.86
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads58.0% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate21 (30.4%)
Some College4 (5.8%)
Associates4 (5.8%)
Bachelors16 (23.2%)
Graduate Degree24 (34.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 23.2%Graduate: 34.8%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College5.8%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors23.2%
Graduate34.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 23.8%Renter: 76.2%Tenure
Owner23.8%
Renter76.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
40%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median Rent$983/mo
Total Units57
Vacant Units15
Avg HH Size1.86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–50k
38%
$50k–75k
12%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
75%
30–45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
47%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units57
Vacant15
Owner Occupied23.8%
Renter Occupied76.2%
Avg HH Size1.86
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28725 is in Dillsboro, NC, in Jackson County.
ZIP code 28725 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28725 is in Jackson County, NC.
ZIP 28725 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28725 is 78 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28725

ZIP code 28725 is located in Dillsboro, North Carolina, within Jackson County. With a population of 78, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $983 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 28725 is majority White (55.13%). Residents are well-educated — 58.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.

Overall, ZIP code 28725 in Dillsboro, NC is characterized as well-educated, and a middle-aged community.