Transylvania County, NC ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Transylvania County, North Carolina: 28712, 28768, 28747, 28774, 28772, 28766, 28718 and 28708. The Census Bureau counts 33,691 residents in the county, with a median household income of $66,184 and a median home value of $373,600. Median household income ranges from $57,708 in 28766 to $154,635 in 28774. Its largest communities include Brevard and Rosman.
Transylvania County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 33,691 |
| Households | 14,584 |
| Median household income | $66,184 |
| Median home value | $373,600 |
| Median age | 51.6 |
| Median rent | $967 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,952 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,873 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $57,708 (28766) to $154,635 (28774) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $69,538 |
| Homeowners | 75.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 32 routes, 17,456 homes (7 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Transylvania County: 28774 ($154,635)
- Most residents: 28712 (19,977 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28747 (94.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28772 (45.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 28712 (17.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28772 (38.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 28774 ($797,900)
Every ZIP code in Transylvania County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28712 | Brevard | 19,977 | 8,983 | $63,045 | $414,300 | 67.7% | 17.7% | 17.0% | 17 | 10,828 | 100% of its land |
| 28768 | Pisgah Forest | 6,759 | 2,736 | $71,383 | $341,400 | 85.5% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 5 | 3,231 | 100% of its land |
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway | 2,021 | 830 | $66,000 | $294,600 | 94.2% | 26.4% | 9.4% | 3 | 1,451 | 100% of its land |
| 28774 | Sapphire | 1,451 | 703 | $154,635 | $797,900 | 88.6% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 3 | 1,508 | 62% of its land |
| 28772 | Rosman | 1,375 | 580 | $74,583 | $248,900 | 70.5% | 45.0% | 4.9% | 2 | 602 | 100% of its land |
| 28766 | Penrose | 1,259 | 552 | $57,708 | $307,000 | 83.9% | 35.0% | 14.4% | 1 | 574 | 87% of its land |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain | 654 | 315 | $74,031 | $234,600 | 95.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove | 456 | 174 | $70,435 | $242,900 | 97.1% | 39.1% | 18.4% | 1 | 253 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Transylvania 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
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Transylvania County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Transylvania County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Transylvania County, NC?
- 28712, 28768, 28747, 28774, 28772, 28766, 28718 and 28708. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Transylvania County?
- 33,691 residents in 14,584 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Transylvania County?
- $66,184 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $57,708 (28766) to $154,635 (28774).
- Which Transylvania County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28774, at $154,635, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Transylvania County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Transylvania County?
- For the 7 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 32 carrier routes reaching 17,456 residential and 990 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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