City

Cashiers, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,511Population
💰$73,065Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.8Median Age
🏠$410,200Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 10.2%Other: 7%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic10.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
1%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
HS Graduate511 (42.3%)
Some College41 (3.4%)
Associates89 (7.4%)
Bachelors67 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree500 (41.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 41.4%Edu
HS Grad42.3%
Some College3.4%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate41.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,065 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$410,200 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,323/mo
Total Housing Units2,310
Vacant Units1,541

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
45%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Cashiers, NC

Cashiers is a city in North Carolina, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,511 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.8 years.

Economically, Cashiers is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,065 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cashiers is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $410,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,323 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cashiers is well-educated. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.86%).

Cashiers, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Cashiers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28717 1,511 $73,065 $410,200 $1,323 0.0% 46.9% 85.7%