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ZIP Code 28723
Forest Hills, NC, Jackson County
Population
12,756
Land area
112sq mi
People per sq mi
114
City
Forest Hills
ZIP 28723 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28723 at a glance
- ZIP 28723 (Forest Hills) is 48% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,568, 37% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $347,900 (20% above North Carolina) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28723
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28723, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,568
Poverty rate
29.3%
Median home value
$347,900
Prices +18.9% in a year
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
22.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
99
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
756
$28.37M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.25M
64 loans
Campaign donations
$42.84K
38% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28723, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28723, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 28723
ZIP codes near 28723
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28788Webster | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| 28779Dillsboro | 7.2 mi | 108 |
| 28736Glenville | 9 mi | 39 |
| 28725Dillsboro | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| 28783Glenville | 9.6 mi | 67.9 |
| 28734Franklin | 12 mi | 301 |
| 28789Whittier | 12 mi | 58.6 |
| 28741Highlands | 12 mi | 90.3 |
| 28707Waynesville | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| 28717Cashiers | 14 mi | 36.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28723?
- ZIP code 28723 is in Forest Hills, NC (Jackson County).
- What county is ZIP code 28723 in?
- ZIP code 28723 is mostly in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28723?
- About 12,756 people live in the 28723 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.