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ZIP Code 28763
Franklin, NC, Macon County
Population
2,688
Land area
55.6sq mi
People per sq mi
48
City
Franklin
ZIP 28763 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28763 at a glance
- ZIP 28763 (Franklin) is 78% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,269, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,800.
Local data for ZIP 28763
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28763, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,269
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$287,800
Prices +7.0% in a year
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
18.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
36
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
103
$3.58M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.13M
33 loans
Campaign donations
$6,247
28% D, 34% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28763, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
211
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
72.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28763, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 28763
ZIP codes near 28763
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28775Highlands | 6.4 mi | 12.4 |
| 30568Dillard | 6.7 mi | 30.6 |
| 30537Sky Valley | 7.9 mi | 18.8 |
| 30562Mountain City | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| 28734Franklin | 9.5 mi | 301 |
| 30525Clayton | 11 mi | 198 |
| 28741Highlands | 13 mi | 90.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28763?
- ZIP code 28763 is in Franklin, NC (Macon County).
- What county is ZIP code 28763 in?
- ZIP code 28763 is mostly in Macon County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28763?
- About 2,688 people live in the 28763 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.