ZIP Code 28774

Located in Sapphire, NC (Transylvania County)

ZIP Code 28774 (Sapphire, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 1,451 residents (10 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $799,835
  • Average Household Income: $154,635

ZIP code 28774 primarily serves Sapphire, NC in Transylvania County. An estimated 1,451 people live within this area, with about 10 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28774, the average price is around $799,835. That makes local housing 204% higher than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 159% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28774 earns about $154,635 a year. This income is 124% higher than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 97% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 1,451
Median Household Income $154,635
Median Home Value $799,835
Median Age 63.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$56,000
Labor Force Participation53.7%
Unemployment Rate-
Average Commute Time21.8 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate88.6%
Median Rent-
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units703

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySapphire
CountyTransylvania
County FIPS37175
Metro Area (CBSA)Brevard, NC
Combined Area (CSA)Asheville-Waynesville-Brevard, NC
Population Density10.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.0898, -82.9979
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.48
Dual Income Families38.6%

Marital Status

Married70.5%
Never Married10.2%
Divorced12.5%
Widowed6.7%

Gender

Male41.6%
Female58.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)4.8%
Poverty Rate3.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.2%
Disabled Population14.6%
Limited English Proficiency2.4%

All ZIP Codes in Sapphire

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28774 Current 1,451 $154,635 $799,835

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