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Cashiers, NC
Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28717.
Population
683
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
167
ZIP codes
1
Cashiers and its ZIP codes
Cashiers at a glance
- Cashiers is 25% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,750, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,200 (20% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,341 a month.
Local data for Cashiers, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cashiers, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,750
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$346,200
Median rent
$1,341/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.8%
Median age
60.2
Average commute
9.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Mexican Americans (148), French Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Cashiers.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,793
19,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$278M
FY 2026, $6,445 per person
How people get to work
Cashiers, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 9.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cashiers, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
783
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
264
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 24°F
88.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cashiers, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Cashiers
1 in or overlapping Cashiers. Population shown
Cities near Cashiers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| HighlandsTown | 7.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Forest HillsVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| RosmanTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Sky Valley, GACity | 16 mi | 3 |
| Tamassee, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Salem, SCTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinTown | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| WebsterTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Dillard, GACity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| SylvaTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Mountain City, GATown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Keowee Key, SCCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| BrevardCity | 23 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cashiers, NC in?
- Cashiers is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Cashiers, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cashiers include 28717.
- What is the population of Cashiers, NC?
- About 683 people live in Cashiers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cashiers?
- Nearby places include Glenville (4.7 mi), Highlands (7.1 mi), Forest Hills (14 mi), Cullowhee (15 mi), Rosman (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023