US ZIP Code Map

ZIP code

28741

Highlands, NC

STANDARD

28741 covers Highlands in Macon County, with 4,266 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 28741, Highlands

ZIP code map

ACS population

4,266

Median household income

$68,874

Median home value

$596,100

About ZIP code 28741

Type

STANDARD

City

Highlands

County

Macon County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

706, 762, 828

Land area

90.3 sq mi

Water area

0.36 sq mi

Households

6,089

Median gross rent

$862

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
706, 762, 828
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
6,152
Irs Estimated Households
1,840
Population Count
3,736
Irs Estimated Population
3,030

People in 28741

Race

  • White3,316
  • Black or African American18
  • American Indian or Alaska Native9
  • Asian26
  • Other race147
  • Two or more races220

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 277

Age

  • Under 10226
  • 10 to 19264
  • 20 to 29282
  • 30 to 39275
  • 40 to 49334
  • 50 to 59464
  • 60 to 69775
  • 70 to 79778
  • 80 and older338

Income and housing in 28741

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median earnings

$40,298

Median household income

$68,874

Median home value

$596,100

Median gross rent

$862

Education

  • High school graduate90.2%
  • Bachelor's degree48.4%
  • Graduate degree20.7%

Places covering 28741

Cities and places

71.3% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 28741

IRS populationACS population
4,6072,304020052023

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ZIP codes near 28741

  1. 28717Cashiers6.6 miPop 1,511 · Income $73,065
  2. 28775Scaly Mountain7.3 miPop 795 · Income $51,497
  3. 29686Tamassee10.1 miPop 932 · Income $87,981
  4. 28774Sapphire11.3 miPop 1,437 · Income $119,183
  5. 28736Glenville11.5 miPop 1,093 · Income $67,483
  6. 30537Dillard12.1 miPop 1,278 · Income $51,818
  7. 30568Rabun Gap13.3 miPop 2,227 · Income $74,753
  8. 29664Mountain Rest13.3 miPop 1,754 · Income —
  9. 28734Franklin14.0 miPop 29,158 · Income $50,221
  10. 28744Franklin14.0 miPop 2,000 · Income —
  11. 30562Mountain City14.5 miPop 791 · Income $55,571
  12. 28747Lake Toxaway15.7 miPop 2,216 · Income $60,405

ZIP code 28741 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 28741 in?
28741 is in Highlands, NC.
What county is 28741 in?
28741 is in Macon County.
What is the median household income in 28741?
The median household income in 28741 is $68,874.
Which ZIP codes are near 28741?
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