Sylva, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Sylva, North Carolina: 28779. Together they are home to 18,064 residents in 8,295 households. That is more than the 2,646 people counted inside Sylva town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Sylva town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,646 |
| Households | 1,028 |
| Median household income | $44,086 |
| Median home value | $201,200 |
| Median age | 31.4 |
| Median rent | $797 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,064 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,295 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $57,727 (28779) to $57,727 (28779) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,727 |
| Homeowners | 63.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 12 routes, 7,810 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Sylva
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28779 | Sylva | 18,064 | 8,295 | $57,727 | $243,700 | 63.4% | 23.0% | 11.7% | 12 | 8,459 | 3% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Sylva when at least 10% of its land lies inside Sylva town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Sylva. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Sylva.
Counties
- Jackson County — 12 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Sylva, NC?
- 28779. A ZIP code is listed for Sylva when at least 10% of its land lies inside Sylva town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Sylva.
- What is the population of Sylva, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,646 residents inside Sylva town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Sylva hold 18,064 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Sylva, NC?
- $44,086 inside Sylva town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $57,727 to $57,727.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Sylva, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 12 carrier routes reaching 7,810 residential and 649 business mailboxes.
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