Topton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28781
Macon County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 939
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,045
- Median income Below-median income area
- $276,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Topton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28781 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28781 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topton, Macon County, North Carolina, home to just 939 residents across 204.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28781 reports a modest median household income of $62,045 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,103. The poverty rate is 3.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $276,800 (7% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $823; 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 28781.
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 28781
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28781.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28781, Topton, 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
939
Population
204.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28781?
59.0
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
3.6%
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?
$62,045
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$39,103
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28781 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Topton, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,045 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
906housing units
906
Total Housing Units
494
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,800
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$823
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 28781, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,475,000.
19
Businesses
60
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 21.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28781, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28781 in?
ZIP code 28781 (Topton) 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 28781?
ZIP code 28781 in Topton, NC has a population of 939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28781?
The median household income in ZIP 28781 is $62,045, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28781?
The median home value in ZIP 28781 is $276,800, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28781?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28781 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28781?
ZIP code 28781 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28781?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28781 are: Accommodation and food services (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28781?
In ZIP code 28781, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 28781?
In ZIP code 28781, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28781?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28781 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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