Brasstown, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28902
Clay County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,373
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,456
- Median income Above-median income area
- $252,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brasstown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28902 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28902 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brasstown, Clay County, North Carolina, home to just 1,373 residents across 58.7 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28902 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,456 (28% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,826. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $252,700 (3% below the average North Carolina ZIP); 97.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Clay County, so 28902 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brasstown, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28902.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 28902, Brasstown, 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
1,373
Population
58.7
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28902?
55.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
6.4%
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?
$88,456
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$42,826
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28902 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Brasstown, 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)
$88,456 Top 16% higher than 84% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
784housing units
784
Total Housing Units
470
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,700
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 28902, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,594,000.
30
Businesses
213
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 28902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30582
Young Harris (30582)
4,567 residents
- 28905
Marble (28905)
3,129 residents
- 28902 1,373
Brasstown (28902)
1,373 residents
- 28909 1,030
Warne (28909)
1,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28902 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28902
Brasstown (28902)
$88,456 median income
- 28909
Warne (28909)
$80,875 median income
- 30582
Young Harris (30582)
$59,360 median income
- 28905
Marble (28905)
$57,708 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28902 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28902, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,373 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 28902 in?
ZIP code 28902 (Brasstown) is located in Clay County, North Carolina. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28902?
ZIP code 28902 in Brasstown, NC has a population of 1,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28902?
The median household income in ZIP 28902 is $88,456, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28902?
The median home value in ZIP 28902 is $252,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28902 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28902?
ZIP code 28902 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28902 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28902?
In ZIP code 28902, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 28902?
In ZIP code 28902, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28902 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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