Macon County, NC ZIP Codes
5 ZIP codes cover all or part of Macon County, North Carolina: 28734, 28741, 28763, 28781 and 28775. The Census Bureau counts 37,941 residents in the county, with a median household income of $59,061 and a median home value of $251,900. Median household income ranges from $54,021 in 28734 to $72,269 in 28763. Its largest communities include Franklin and Highlands.
Macon County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,941 |
| Households | 18,406 |
| Median household income | $59,061 |
| Median home value | $251,900 |
| Median age | 49.7 |
| Median rent | $803 |
All 5 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 38,159 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,517 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $54,021 (28734) to $72,269 (28763) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,388 |
| Homeowners | 77.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 34 routes, 21,870 homes (5 of 5 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Macon County: 28763 ($72,269)
- Most residents: 28734 (29,659 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28763 (88.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28763 (28.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 28741 (19.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28763 (42.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 28741 ($631,000)
Every ZIP code in Macon County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28734 | Franklin | 29,659 | 14,236 | $54,021 | $228,500 | 76.8% | 21.4% | 12.1% | 24 | 16,990 | 99% of its land |
| 28741 | Highlands | 4,257 | 2,336 | $70,392 | $631,000 | 75.3% | 13.1% | 19.4% | 5 | 3,683 | 87% of its land |
| 28763 | Otto | 2,688 | 1,180 | $72,269 | $287,800 | 88.9% | 28.6% | 8.2% | 2 | 1,487 | 100% of its land |
| 28781 | Topton | 881 | 494 | $62,045 | $276,800 | 83.0% | 21.3% | 28.9% | 2 | 706 | 100% of its land |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain | 674 | 271 | — | $358,900 | 89.7% | 6.3% | 30.9% | 1 | 300 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Macon 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Macon County, NC?
- 28734, 28741, 28763, 28781 and 28775. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Macon County?
- 37,941 residents in 18,406 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Macon County?
- $59,061 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $54,021 (28734) to $72,269 (28763).
- Which Macon County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28763, at $72,269, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Macon County?
- For the 5 of 5 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 34 carrier routes reaching 21,870 residential and 1,289 business mailboxes.
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