28779 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SYLVA, NC 28779

28779 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Sylva, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $50,461/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28779 is $41,597.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28779 earn an average of $30,676/year. Women earn only $19,143/year.

6,660 people in 28779 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28779? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.7 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 7,839 men and 8,272 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,359 people (out of the 16,111 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,100 homes, and 579 businesses every day. 111 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28779 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kirkuk, Iraq!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,109 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 16,111
  • White Population: 15,192
  • Black Population: 205
  • Hispanic Population: 553
  • Asian Population: 197
  • Hawaiian Population: 13
  • Indian Population: 451
  • Male Population: 7,839
  • Female Population: 8,272
  • Median Age: 42
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 45
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: North Carolina
  • County: Jackson
  • City: Sylva
  • Longitude: -83.2
  • Latitude: 35.4
  • Elevation: 2,110 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 828
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,512
  • Drive alone: 5,478
  • Carpool: 838
  • Public transit: 44
  • Ride bikes or walk: 111

  • Average commute time: 19.7 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 362
  •    5 - 9: 1,064
  •    10 - 14: 1,383
  •    15 - 19: 1,081
  •    20 - 24: 935
  •    25 - 29: 312
  •    30 - 34: 646
  •    35 - 39: 45
  •    40 - 44: 65
  •    45 - 59: 268
  •    60 - 89: 258
  •    90 plus: 93
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $164,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $42,925
  • Businesses: 458
  • Employees: 5,002
  • Annual Payroll: $152,731,000
  • Average Family Income: $50,461
  • Median Family Income: $32,046
  • Average Income for Men: $30,676
  • Average Income for Women: $19,143
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 099
  • State FIPS Code: 37

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Schools in 28779 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Fairview Elementary
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Scotts Creek Elementary
516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
High Schools
Smoky Mountain High
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Other Schools
Jackson Co Sch Of Alt
3766 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 28779 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ncfindoffender.com/disclaimer.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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