| ZIP Code | 28741 |
|---|---|
| City | Highlands |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Elevation | 4,051 ft |
| Latitude | 35.066425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.210613 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.82 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.3% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 488 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 214 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 702 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 195 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,730 (51.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,874 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $596,100 ▲ 114% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $862/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,089 |
| Vacant Units | 3,794 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,089 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,794 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
ZIP code 28741 is located in Highlands, North Carolina, within Macon County. With a population of 4,266, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.8 years. Economically, 28741 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,874 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28741 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $596,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $862 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 28741 is primarily White (90.39%). Residents are well-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28741 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 28741 in Highlands, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,266 residents, a median household income of $68,874, and a median home value of $596,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.