28779 Zip Code Map | Maps, Demographics and Population for Sylva, NC
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28779 is a 5-digit zip code located in Sylva, North Carolina. Sylva is the primary city for 28779 and is located in Jackson. In the most recent US census the population of 28779 was 16586.
There are a total of 8,818 housing units in 28779, North Carolina. A total of 17.21% (1,518) are currently vacant.
| Heading | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Timezone | GMT-5 |
| City Name | Sylva |
| Housing Units | 8,818 |
| Median Home Value | $224,600 |
| Universities | 1 |
| Law Enforcement | 3 Locations |
| Hospitals | 1 |
| Heading | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Current Population | 16,586* |
| Avg Income | $53,470 |
| Occupied Houses | 8,214 |
| Vacant Houses | 1,518 |
| * Population taken from the last census in 2020. |
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Population Figures for 28779
Total Population by Age
28779 has a total population of 16,586. In the bar chart and table below, this population is split into 18 different age range segments.
Most inhabitants of 28779 are in the 70 to 74 years age bracket. As of the last census, there are 1,528 people in this segment.
The 80 to 84 years segment is the smallest age range in 28779. There are just 345 people in this category.
| Age Range | Population |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 900 |
| 5 to 9 | 1,181 |
| 10 to 14 | 1,035 |
| 15 to 19 | 872 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,183 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,038 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,163 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,181 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,158 |
| Age Range | Population |
|---|---|
| 45 to 49 | 1,270 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,191 |
| 55 to 59 | 824 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,333 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,086 |
| 70 to 74 | 1,528 |
| 75 to 79 | 759 |
| 80 to 84 | 345 |
| Over 85 | 374 |
Race and Gender Population of 28779
Women make up the highest portion of people in 28779. There are 9,043 men and 9,378 women in this 5-digit zip code.
There are no people who identify as: Native Hawaiian in this 28779 zip code.
Most people in this zip code are White, with a total of 16,467 people in this category.
The chart and table below shows the population of people and which race they belong to in 28779
| Gender | Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,043 |
| Female | 9,378 |
| Race | Population |
|---|---|
| White | 16,467 |
| Black | 154 |
| American Indian | 351 |
| Asian | 235 |
| Some other race | 255 |
Real Estate Figures
| Median Rent | Median House Value | Median Rooms in House | Most Common Heating Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| $534 | $224,600 | 4.9 rooms | Electricity |
Housing Types in 28779 Zip Code
Below are two charts showing the amount of occupied vs vacant homes and the amount of renter vs owner occupied houses in the 28779 zip code.
The 28779 zip code area has a homeowner vacancy rate of 22.14% and a rental vacancy rate of 34.55%. This means there are a total of 1,518 vacant housing units throughout the zip code area. Conversely there are 8,214 housing units that are currently occupied.
| Occupied Units | Vacant Units | Owner Vacancy Rate | Rental Vacancy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,214 | 1,518 | 22.14% | 34.55% |
| Owner-Occupied | Renter-Occupied |
|---|---|
| 5,339 | 2,875 |
Property Value in 28779
Most homes in 28779 are valued $200,000 to $299,999, with 10,802,090 houses in this category.
There are just 5050 houses valued at $200,000 to $299,999. As you can see in the chart and table below, this is the smallest segment in this zip code.
The affordability ratio for the 28779 zip code in North Carolina is 3.2. This is calculated by dividing the median housing value by the median income and is used to show how affordable a zip code is.
An affordability ratio of 3.2 is generally considered Medium (Moderately Affordable).
| House Value | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 103,090 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 301,040 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 705,090 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 907,070 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10,802,090 |
| House Value | Units |
|---|---|
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 10,006,090 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 109,070 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 5,050 |
| Median House Value | $224,600 |
Heating Types for Homes in 28779
There are 9 different heating types used by people in the 28779 zip code area. As you can see from the table and chart below; Utility gas, Bottled, tank, or LP gas, Electricity, Fuel oil, kerosene, etc., Coal or coke, Wood, Solar energy, Other fuel, No fuel used are the most commonly used heating types in this area.
Electricity is most commonly used to heat homes in 28779. As you can see below, there are 5,816 houses that use this method.
| Heating Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62 |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas | 1,420 |
| Electricity | 5,816 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 443 |
| Coal or coke | 44 |
| Heating Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Wood | 281 |
| Solar energy | 18 |
| Other fuel | 74 |
| No fuel used | 56 |
Household Income Generated 12-months of 2022
The chart and tables below show the household income segments for households in the 28779. 5.9 of households are on the low end, earning less than $10,000 in 2022.
On the other end, 2.3 of households earned more than $200,000 in the same year. You will also see that the mean income of this zip code is around $69,315.
Most households in 28779 earn in the $50,000 to $74,999 range. 16% of households are in this segment.
| Income Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4 |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8 |
| Income Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2 |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3 |
| Mean income | $69,315 |
Bedrooms, Rooms and Units in Structures in 28779
Below are three pie charts and tables showing the amount of bedrooms, total rooms and structures in houses for this zip code.
Most houses in 28779 have 5 or more bedrooms, with a total of 139 houses.
In regards to rooms in general, people in this zip code have an average of 4.9 rooms in their house. Most houses actually have 5 rooms in their house. 2,098 homes fit into this category.
2,098 homes in 28779 are in the 1-unit, detached category, which is the most common in terms of structures for this area.
The largest homes tracked, which are 20 units or more, make up 75 of the houses in this zip code. On the other end, 8,950 houses make up the smallest homes, which are 1 unit, mobile homes or boats.
| Bedrooms | Units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom | 139 |
| 1 bedroom | 139 |
| 2 bedrooms | 139 |
| 3 bedrooms | 139 |
| 4 bedrooms | 139 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 139 |
| Rooms | Units |
|---|---|
| 1 room | 354 |
| 2 rooms | 348 |
| 3 rooms | 1,218 |
| 4 rooms | 2,088 |
| 5 rooms | 2,098 |
| 6 rooms | 1,828 |
| 7 rooms | 902 |
| 8 rooms | 404 |
| 9 rooms or more | 492 |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Units in Structure | Units |
|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 6755 |
| 1-unit, attached | 71 |
| 2 units | 71 |
| 3 or 4 units | 132 |
| 5 to 9 units | 334 |
| 10 to 19 units | 221 |
| 20 or more units | 75 |
| Mobile home | 38 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 2086 |
Healthcare and Hospitals
Hospitals DatabaseIn North Carolina there are a total of 1 hospitals. In the table below you will see every hospital and medical facility in this state. You can download the data to see all the information we have on each hospital.
| Name | City | Zip Code | Beds | Trauma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL | SYLVA | 28779 | 86 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Universities
Universities DatabaseIn North Carolina there are a total of 1 hospitals. In the table below you will see every hospital and medical facility in this state. You can download the data to see all the information we have on each hospital.
| Name | City | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SYLVA | 28779 |
Crime and Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Data| Name | City | Zip Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE / JACKSON COUNTY JAIL | SYLVA | 28779 | SHERIFF'S OFFICE |
| SYLVA POLICE DEPARTMENT | SYLVA | 28779 | LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES - DISTRICT 9 | SYLVA | 28779 | PRIMARY STATE AGENCY |