Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 358 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,420 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 5,247 (12%) |
| Associates | 7,132 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 6,070 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,450 (30.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,292 ▼ 20% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,530 ▼ 8% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 35,373 |
| Vacant Units | 8,578 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Haywood County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 62,474 residents. With a median age of 47.54, it is a mature county.
Haywood County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,292 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Haywood County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $257,530 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,048. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Haywood County are primarily White (90.91%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Haywood County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28716 | Canton | 16,216 | $60,008 | $223,600 | $961 | 4.3% | 39.5% |
| 28721 | Clyde | 10,561 | $67,323 | $251,500 | $1,069 | 0.9% | 42.4% |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska | 555 | $115,081 | $365,900 | — | 0.0% | 73.7% |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley | 4,370 | $66,393 | $289,000 | $1,048 | 1.3% | 42.3% |
| 28785 | Waynesville | 8,619 | $63,750 | $282,000 | $1,100 | 2.6% | 53.2% |
| 28786 | Waynesville | 22,153 | $56,047 | $266,800 | $1,084 | 4.7% | 46.1% |