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Webster, NC
Town in Jackson County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28788.
Population
470
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
471
ZIP codes
1
Webster and its ZIP codes
Webster at a glance
- Webster is about 2.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Webster, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Webster.
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
Webster, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Webster
1 in or overlapping Webster. Population shown
Cities near Webster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SylvaTown | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Forest HillsVillage | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| WhittierCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.1 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Bryson CityTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Maggie ValleyTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| WaynesvilleTown | 15 mi | 9 |
| FranklinTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| CashiersCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake JunaluskaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| HighlandsTown | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| ClydeTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| West CantonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Webster, NC in?
- Webster is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Webster, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Webster include 28788.
- What is the population of Webster, NC?
- About 470 people live in Webster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Webster?
- Nearby places include Sylva (1.6 mi), Dillsboro (2.5 mi), Cullowhee (3.4 mi), Forest Hills (4 mi), Whittier (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023