Bryson City, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28713
Swain County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,686
- 25/sq mi
- $50,882
- Median income
- $221,900
- Median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Bryson City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28713 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28713 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 353.1 square miles in Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina. The area is home to 8,686 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28713 against North Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28713 sits at $50,882 (26% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,646. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $221,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28713 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Swain County, so you can benchmark 28713 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 28713
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28713.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28713, Bryson City, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,686
Population
353.1
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28713?
47.1
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,882
Median Household Income
-26% vs state
$34,646
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28713 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,882 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,884
Total Housing Units
3,827
Occupied Units
2,057
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$732
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28713 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 174 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 193 |
| 2022 | +28.7% | 248 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 284 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 296 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 259 business establishments in ZIP 28713, employing approximately 2,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,733,000.
259
Businesses
2,105
Employees
$70.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 51 | 19.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 37 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28713 vs 28702 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28702 | Almond, NC | 366 | 7.0 mi |
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