Clay County, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes cover all or part of Clay County, North Carolina: 28904, 28909 and 28902. The Census Bureau counts 11,610 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,971 and a median home value of $278,400. Median household income ranges from $56,480 in 28904 to $80,875 in 28909. Its largest communities include Hayesville.
Clay County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,610 |
| Households | 5,081 |
| Median household income | $56,971 |
| Median home value | $278,400 |
| Median age | 55 |
| Median rent | $804 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,038 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,265 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,480 (28904) to $80,875 (28909) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,808 |
| Homeowners | 81.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 12 routes, 6,710 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Clay County: 28909 ($80,875)
- Most residents: 28904 (10,050 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28909 (93.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28909 (24.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 28904 (12.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28909 (39.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 28909 ($285,400)
Every ZIP code in Clay County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28904 | Hayesville | 10,050 | 4,534 | $56,480 | $284,500 | 79.5% | 14.2% | 12.1% | 9 | 5,730 | 100% of its land |
| 28909 | Warne | 1,002 | 261 | $80,875 | $285,400 | 93.1% | 24.1% | 4.0% | 1 | 583 | 100% of its land |
| 28902 | Brasstown | 986 | 470 | $88,456 | $252,700 | 97.4% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 2 | 728 | 67% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Clay 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
- Hayesville — 1,208 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Clay County, NC?
- 28904, 28909 and 28902. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Clay County?
- 11,610 residents in 5,081 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Clay County?
- $56,971 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $56,480 (28904) to $80,875 (28909).
- Which Clay County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28909, at $80,875, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Clay County?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 12 carrier routes reaching 6,710 residential and 331 business mailboxes.
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