City

Dillsboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  North Carolina

👥78Population
🎂44.6Median Age
🎓58.0%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

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
Avg HH Size1.86
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads58.0% ▲ 50% above 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 Housing Units57
Vacant Units15

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%
About Dillsboro, NC

Dillsboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 78 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

The population of Dillsboro is well-educated. 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (55.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dillsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.