The ZIP Code 28779 is associated with Sylva, NC in Jackson County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 18,477. It is estimated that about 34.7% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,620. An estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $55,522.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28779 is $55,522, while the region's mean household income is $67,288. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,620. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28779 of $29,620 is approximately 3.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 28779 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.1% of 28779 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 28779, 90.1% of the population graduated high school, while 34.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.3% in this Jackson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28779 are older than average. The median age of 44.8 years in ZIP Code 28779 is approximately 17.59% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 28779 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 28779 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28779, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 28779 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28779 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.2%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28779 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28779 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28779, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jackson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28779, an estimated 17.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jackson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.9% |
In 28779, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.7 minutes. Approximately 33.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28779 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 28779 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.2% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.3% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28779 | 12.23¢/kWh | 9.59¢/kWh | 8.42¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16¢/kWh | 10.63¢/kWh | 7.05¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28779 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.44 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.85 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.41 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.43 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.53 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.58 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.37 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.64 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 5.8 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 4.9 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3.93 | 5.46 |