PlainZIP

Dillsboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28725

Jackson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

43
61/sq mi
$57,750
Median income
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dillsboro pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28725 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28725 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dillsboro, Jackson County, North Carolina, home to just 43 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28725 reports a modest median household income of $57,750 (17% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $41,310. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 32.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 28725 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 28725

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dillsboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28725.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28725, Dillsboro, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28725?

38.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 15.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$57,750

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$41,310

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28725 ranks nationally

Dillsboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,750 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

67

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.1%
Renter 67.9%

$1,107

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 28725, employing approximately 215 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,655,000.

20

Businesses

215

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 40.0%
Retail trade 4 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 28725 vs 28779 →

ZIP 28725 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28725 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28725 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28725 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28779 Sylva, NC 16,111 3.0 mi
28789 Whittier, NC 5,097 4.0 mi
28719 Cherokee, NC 8,048 10.9 mi
28723 Cullowhee, NC 11,329 10.1 mi
28751 Maggie Valley, NC 2,916 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

28779 standard
Sylva, NC
Pop: 16,111
28723 standard
Cullowhee, NC
Pop: 11,329
28789 standard
Whittier, NC
Pop: 5,097
28717 standard
Cashiers, NC
Pop: 1,729
28783 standard
Tuckasegee, NC
Pop: 1,593
28736 standard
Glenville, NC
Pop: 787

Related Areas

Jackson County Dillsboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28725 in? ▼
ZIP code 28725 (Dillsboro) is located in Jackson County, North Carolina. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28725? ▼
ZIP code 28725 in Dillsboro, NC has a population of 43 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28725? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28725 is $57,750, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28725? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28725 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28725? ▼
ZIP code 28725 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28725? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28725 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28725? ▼
In ZIP code 28725, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28725? ▼
In ZIP code 28725, approximately 32.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28725? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28725 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.