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Dillsboro, NC
Town in Jackson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28725.
Population
195
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
408
ZIP codes
1
Dillsboro and its ZIP codes
Dillsboro at a glance
- Dillsboro is 85% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Dillsboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Dillsboro.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 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
Environment and hazard risk
Dillsboro, 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
85° / 26°F
54.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dillsboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Dillsboro
1 in or overlapping Dillsboro. Population shown
Cities near Dillsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SylvaTown | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| WebsterTown | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Forest HillsVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| WhittierCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 12.1 |
| Bryson CityTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Maggie ValleyTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| FranklinTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WaynesvilleTown | 16 mi | 9 |
| Lake JunaluskaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| CashiersCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| ClydeTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| HighlandsTown | 22 mi | 6.2 |
| West CantonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dillsboro, NC in?
- Dillsboro is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Dillsboro, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dillsboro include 28725.
- What is the population of Dillsboro, NC?
- About 195 people live in Dillsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dillsboro?
- Nearby places include Sylva (1.7 mi), Webster (2.5 mi), Cullowhee (5.9 mi), Forest Hills (6.2 mi), Whittier (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023