Lake Junaluska, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Lake Junaluska, North Carolina: 28786, 28785 and 28745. Together they are home to 31,037 residents in 13,561 households. That is more than the 3,175 people counted inside Lake Junaluska Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $59,371 in 28786 to $61,769 in 28785.
Lake Junaluska Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,175 |
| Households | 1,321 |
| Median household income | $66,165 |
| Median home value | $389,200 |
| Median age | 46.8 |
| Median rent | $1,137 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,037 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,561 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,371 (28786) to $61,769 (28785) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $60,001 |
| Homeowners | 73.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 27 routes, 16,370 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lake Junaluska: 28785 ($61,769)
- Most residents: 28786 (22,056 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28785 (83.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28786 (22.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 28786 (14.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28785 (48.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 28785 ($310,300)
Every ZIP code in Lake Junaluska
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28786 | Waynesville | 22,056 | 9,816 | $59,371 | $297,800 | 68.7% | 22.6% | 14.0% | 17 | 12,400 | 2% of its land |
| 28785 | Waynesville | 8,311 | 3,496 | $61,769 | $310,300 | 83.3% | 21.8% | 6.9% | 9 | 4,641 | 2% of its land |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska | 670 | 249 | $117,824 | $356,600 | 96.8% | 27.3% | 16.1% | 1 | 487 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Lake Junaluska when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Lake Junaluska Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lake Junaluska. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Lake Junaluska.
Counties
- Haywood County — 7 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Waynesville — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lake Junaluska, NC?
- 28786, 28785 and 28745. A ZIP code is listed for Lake Junaluska when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Lake Junaluska Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lake Junaluska.
- What is the population of Lake Junaluska, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 3,175 residents inside Lake Junaluska Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Lake Junaluska hold 31,037 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Lake Junaluska, NC?
- $66,165 inside Lake Junaluska Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $59,371 to $61,769.
- Which Lake Junaluska ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28785, at $61,769, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lake Junaluska, NC?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 27 carrier routes reaching 16,370 residential and 1,157 business mailboxes.
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