Waynesville, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Waynesville, North Carolina: 28786 and 28785. Together they are home to 30,367 residents in 13,312 households. That is more than the 10,502 people counted inside Waynesville town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $59,371 in 28786 to $61,769 in 28785.
Waynesville town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,502 |
| Households | 5,035 |
| Median household income | $54,923 |
| Median home value | $281,700 |
| Median age | 46 |
| Median rent | $1,070 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,367 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,312 |
| 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 | 72.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 15,894 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Waynesville: 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 Waynesville
| 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 | 12% of its land; mailing city |
| 28785 | Waynesville | 8,311 | 3,496 | $61,769 | $310,300 | 83.3% | 21.8% | 6.9% | 9 | 4,641 | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Waynesville when at least 10% of its land lies inside Waynesville town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Waynesville. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Waynesville.
Counties
- Haywood County — 7 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Waynesville, NC?
- 28786 and 28785. A ZIP code is listed for Waynesville when at least 10% of its land lies inside Waynesville town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Waynesville.
- What is the population of Waynesville, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 10,502 residents inside Waynesville town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Waynesville hold 30,367 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Waynesville, NC?
- $54,923 inside Waynesville town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $59,371 to $61,769.
- Which Waynesville 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 Waynesville, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 15,894 residential and 1,146 business mailboxes.
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