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
$358,900
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.5 square miles in Scaly Mountain, Macon County, North Carolina. The area is home to 296 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 28775 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28775 sits at , while per-capita income is $34,374. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $358,900 (38% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28775 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 28775 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 →

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 28775, Scaly Mountain, 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

296

Population

25.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28775?

56.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

What does housing look like?

410

Total Housing Units

271

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.7%
Renter 10.3%

$358,900

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

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

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ZIP 28775 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 28775 ranks #7 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 Code City Population Distance
30537 Dillard, GA 1,249 2.9 mi
28763 Otto, NC 2,725 6.0 mi
30562 Mountain City, GA 1,128 7.3 mi
30568 Rabun Gap, GA 1,877 6.7 mi
30525 Clayton, GA 7,364 8.1 mi
28741 Highlands, NC 3,197 7.3 mi

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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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