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ZIP Code 28717
Cashiers, NC, Jackson County
Population
1,265
Land area
36.4sq mi
People per sq mi
35
City
Cashiers
ZIP 28717 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28717 at a glance
- ZIP 28717 (Cashiers) is 84% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,085 a year, 5% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $440,000 (52% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,421 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28717
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28717, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,085
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$440,000
Prices +35.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,421/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
43.7%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
14.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
209
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,557
$83.63M annual payroll
PPP loans
$11.71M
157 loans
Campaign donations
$136K
28% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28717, 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
80° / 26°F
87.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28717, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 28717
ZIP codes near 28717
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28774Cashiers | 4.4 mi | 54.4 |
| 28736Glenville | 6.8 mi | 39 |
| 28741Highlands | 6.9 mi | 90.3 |
| 28747Rosman | 10 mi | 48.8 |
| 29686Tamassee | 10 mi | 32 |
| 28783Glenville | 11 mi | 67.9 |
| 29676Salem | 12 mi | 72.1 |
| 29664Tamassee | 14 mi | 98.5 |
| 28723Forest Hills | 14 mi | 112 |
| 28775Highlands | 14 mi | 12.4 |
| 29685Salem | 14 mi | 88.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28717?
- ZIP code 28717 is in Cashiers, NC (Jackson County).
- What county is ZIP code 28717 in?
- ZIP code 28717 is mostly in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28717?
- About 1,265 people live in the 28717 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.