28707 ZIP Code – Balsam, North Carolina
28707 is a ZIP code serving Balsam, North Carolina in Jackson County with a population of approximately 564 residents. The median household income is $47,847 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $177,500, below the national average, with 67.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
The poverty rate is 7.8%, well below the national average. About 32.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The median age is 51.6, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28786, 28751, 28779.
ZIP Code 28707 Data
Population
564
Median Household Income
$47,847
Median Home Value
$177,500
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
51.6
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.6%
County
Jackson County
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 28707 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28707 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 564 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $177k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28786 – Waynesville
- 28751 – Maggie Valley
- 28779 – Sylva
- 28723 – Cullowhee
- 28788 – Webster
- 28745 – Lake Junaluska
- 28783 – Tuckasegee
- 28725 – Dillsboro
- 28716 – Canton
- 28789 – Whittier
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28786 | WAYNESVILLE | 21,927 | $54,008 |
| 28751 | MAGGIE VALLEY | 4,071 | $61,398 |
| 28779 | SYLVA | 18,421 | $53,470 |
| 28723 | CULLOWHEE | 10,880 | $43,649 |
| 28788 | WEBSTER | 162 | $85,938 |