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Whittier, NC
Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina.
Population
0
Land area
0.2sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Whittier and its ZIP codes
Local data for Whittier, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Whittier.
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
Whittier, 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
83° / 26°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Whittier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 12.1 |
| Bryson CityTown | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| SylvaTown | 8.6 mi | 3.2 |
| WebsterTown | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Forest HillsVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| FranklinTown | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Maggie ValleyTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| WaynesvilleTown | 20 mi | 9 |
| Gatlinburg, TNCity | 22 mi | 10.4 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake JunaluskaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.3 |
| Pittman Center, TNTown | 23 mi | 6 |
| Cosby, TNCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.5 |
| ClydeTown | 26 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whittier, NC in?
- Whittier is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Whittier, NC?
- About 0 people live in Whittier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whittier?
- Nearby places include Cherokee (4.5 mi), Bryson City (5 mi), Dillsboro (7.2 mi), Sylva (8.6 mi), Webster (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023