Highlands, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Highlands, North Carolina: 28741. Together they are home to 4,257 residents in 2,336 households. That is more than the 1,074 people counted inside Highlands town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Highlands town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,074 |
| Households | 643 |
| Median household income | $71,509 |
| Median home value | $700,900 |
| Median age | 62.7 |
| Median rent | $650 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,257 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,336 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $70,392 (28741) to $70,392 (28741) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $70,392 |
| Homeowners | 75.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 5 routes, 3,584 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Highlands
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28741 | Highlands | 4,257 | 2,336 | $70,392 | $631,000 | 75.3% | 13.1% | 19.4% | 5 | 3,683 | 7% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Highlands when at least 10% of its land lies inside Highlands town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Highlands. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Highlands.
Counties
- Macon County — 5 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Highlands, NC?
- 28741. A ZIP code is listed for Highlands when at least 10% of its land lies inside Highlands town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Highlands.
- What is the population of Highlands, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,074 residents inside Highlands town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Highlands hold 4,257 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Highlands, NC?
- $71,509 inside Highlands town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $70,392 to $70,392.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Highlands, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 5 carrier routes reaching 3,584 residential and 98 business mailboxes.
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