West Canton, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve West Canton, North Carolina: 28716 and 28721. Together they are home to 27,561 residents in 11,753 households. That is more than the 1,412 people counted inside West Canton Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $62,279 in 28721 to $63,141 in 28716.
West Canton Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,412 |
| Households | 630 |
| Median household income | $34,464 |
| Median home value | $197,000 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Median rent | $1,223 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,561 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,753 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $62,279 (28721) to $63,141 (28716) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $62,814 |
| Homeowners | 75.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 21 routes, 12,923 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in West Canton: 28716 ($63,141)
- Most residents: 28716 (16,863 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28716 (76.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28716 (26.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 28716 (8.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28716 (43.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 28721 ($281,800)
Every ZIP code in West Canton
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28716 | Canton | 16,863 | 7,297 | $63,141 | $237,800 | 76.4% | 26.6% | 8.7% | 12 | 8,299 | 1% of its land |
| 28721 | Clyde | 10,698 | 4,456 | $62,279 | $281,800 | 75.0% | 26.0% | 8.7% | 9 | 5,130 | 0% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for West Canton when at least 10% of its land lies inside the West Canton Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Canton. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside West Canton.
Counties
- Haywood County — 7 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in West Canton, NC?
- 28716 and 28721. A ZIP code is listed for West Canton when at least 10% of its land lies inside the West Canton Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Canton.
- What is the population of West Canton, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,412 residents inside West Canton Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve West Canton hold 27,561 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in West Canton, NC?
- $34,464 inside West Canton Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $62,279 to $63,141.
- Which West Canton ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28716, at $63,141, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in West Canton, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 21 carrier routes reaching 12,923 residential and 508 business mailboxes.
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