Swain County, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes cover all or part of Swain County, North Carolina: 28713, 28719 and 28789. The Census Bureau counts 14,013 residents in the county, with a median household income of $52,349 and a median home value of $207,000. Median household income ranges from $50,882 in 28713 to $60,658 in 28719. Its largest communities include Cherokee and Bryson City.
Swain County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,013 |
| Households | 6,013 |
| Median household income | $52,349 |
| Median home value | $207,000 |
| Median age | 42.6 |
| Median rent | $742 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,999 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,032 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,882 (28713) to $60,658 (28719) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $54,154 |
| Homeowners | 72.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 8,593 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Swain County: 28719 ($60,658)
- Most residents: 28713 (8,425 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28719 (73.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28719 (40.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 28713 (10.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28719 (36.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 28713 ($221,900)
Every ZIP code in Swain County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28713 | Bryson City | 8,425 | 3,827 | $50,882 | $221,900 | 72.3% | 22.8% | 10.6% | 7 | 4,414 | 100% of its land |
| 28719 | Cherokee | 6,786 | 2,820 | $60,658 | $188,400 | 73.5% | 40.5% | 8.4% | 4 | 1,866 | 92% of its land |
| 28789 | Whittier | 5,788 | 2,385 | $51,713 | $221,600 | 73.0% | 21.2% | 7.6% | 4 | 2,713 | 27% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Swain 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
- Cherokee — 2,059 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bryson City — 1,902 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Swain County, NC?
- 28713, 28719 and 28789. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Swain County?
- 14,013 residents in 6,013 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Swain County?
- $52,349 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,882 (28713) to $60,658 (28719).
- Which Swain County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28719, at $60,658, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Swain County?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 8,593 residential and 400 business mailboxes.
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