28707 ZIP Code, Balsam, NC
28707 is a ZIP code in Balsam, North Carolina in Jackson County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 28786, 28723 and 28751. 461 people live here in 199 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Balsam, NC
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 461
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 461 |
| Households | 199 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $30,601 |
| Median age | 51.3 |
| Homeowners | 67.8% |
| Median home value | $334,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 40.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% |
| Broadband internet | 45.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 19.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 12.6% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 26.1% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 38.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.8% |
| 10–19 | 8.2% |
| 20–24 | 12.4% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 6.5% |
| 45–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 5.8% |
| 65–74 | 5.4% |
| 75+ | 21.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.5% |
| Owned outright | 15.2% |
| Rented | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 40.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 14.0% |
Businesses in 28707
6 business establishments with 54 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 28786 — Waynesville town, NC (6.2 mi)
- 28723 — Cullowhee CDP, NC (6.6 mi)
- 28751 — Maggie Valley town, NC (8 mi)
- 28779 — Sylva town, NC (8.6 mi)
- 28788 — Webster town, NC (9.4 mi)
- 28745 — Lake Junaluska CDP, NC (10 mi)
- 28783 (11.1 mi)
- 28725 — Dillsboro town, NC (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 28707
- Balsam, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28707, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 28707 in?
- 28707 is a Balsam, NC mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 28707 in?
- 28707 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 28707?
- About 461 people (±249), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 302.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 28707?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 28707 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28707?
- The closest, measured center to center: 28786 (6.2 mi, Waynesville), 28723 (6.6 mi, Cullowhee), 28751 (8 mi, Maggie Valley), 28779 (8.6 mi, Sylva), 28788 (9.4 mi, Webster) and 28745 (10 mi, Lake Junaluska).
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