Cherokee County, NC ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Cherokee County, North Carolina: 28906, 28901, 28905 and 28902. The Census Bureau counts 29,562 residents in the county, with a median household income of $53,628 and a median home value of $232,300. Median household income ranges from $44,792 in 28901 to $57,708 in 28905. Its largest communities include Andrews, Murphy and Marble.
Cherokee County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,562 |
| Households | 13,241 |
| Median household income | $53,628 |
| Median home value | $232,300 |
| Median age | 53.5 |
| Median rent | $813 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,120 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,527 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,792 (28901) to $57,708 (28905) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,759 |
| Homeowners | 84.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 16,155 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Cherokee County: 28905 ($57,708)
- Most residents: 28906 (20,526 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28906 (84.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28901 (23.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28905 (22.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28905 (44.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 28906 ($250,300)
Every ZIP code in Cherokee County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28906 | Murphy | 20,526 | 9,195 | $55,759 | $250,300 | 84.2% | 15.9% | 10.2% | 18 | 12,816 | 100% of its land |
| 28901 | Andrews | 5,552 | 2,605 | $44,792 | $158,200 | 81.1% | 23.3% | 5.8% | 4 | 2,077 | 100% of its land |
| 28905 | Marble | 3,056 | 1,257 | $57,708 | $228,200 | 83.3% | 23.3% | 22.5% | 2 | 1,463 | 100% of its land |
| 28902 | Brasstown | 986 | 470 | $88,456 | $252,700 | 97.4% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 2 | 728 | 33% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Cherokee County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Andrews — 1,998 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Murphy — 1,604 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marble — 472 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Cherokee County, NC?
- 28906, 28901, 28905 and 28902. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Cherokee County?
- 29,562 residents in 13,241 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Cherokee County?
- $53,628 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $44,792 (28901) to $57,708 (28905).
- Which Cherokee County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28905, at $57,708, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Cherokee County?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 16,155 residential and 932 business mailboxes.
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