Scaly Mountain, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28775
Macon County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 296
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $358,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scaly Mountain pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28775 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28775 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scaly Mountain, Macon County, North Carolina, home to just 296 residents across 25.5 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 28775, but per-capita income is $34,374. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $358,900 (38% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Macon County, so 28775 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 28775, Scaly Mountain, 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
296
Population
25.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28775?
56.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.2%
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?
$34,374
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
410housing units
410
Total Housing Units
271
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,900
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 28775, employing approximately 120 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,505,000.
18
Businesses
120
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 22.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 22.2% |
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 28775 vs 30537 →
ZIP 28775 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30525
Clayton (30525)
7,364 residents
- 28741
Highlands (28741)
3,197 residents
- 28763 2,725
Otto (28763)
2,725 residents
- 30568 1,877
Rabun Gap (30568)
1,877 residents
- 30537 1,249
Dillard (30537)
1,249 residents
- 30562 1,128
Mountain City (30562)
1,128 residents
- 28775 296
Scaly Mountain (28775)
296 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28775 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28775 in?
ZIP code 28775 (Scaly Mountain) is located in Macon County, North Carolina. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28775?
ZIP code 28775 in Scaly Mountain, NC has a population of 296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28775?
The median home value in ZIP 28775 is $358,900, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28775?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28775 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28775?
ZIP code 28775 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28775?
In ZIP code 28775, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 28775?
In ZIP code 28775, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28775?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28775 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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