Cherokee County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes

Cherokee County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 3 ZIP codes — population 28,652 — avg. income $48,759 — avg. home value $201,367. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.

ZIP codes

Population

28,652

Median household income (avg.)

$48,759

65% of U.S. median

Average home value

$201,367

58% of U.S. median

Average rent

$551

47% of U.S. median

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Cherokee County demographics

Cherokee County, North Carolina covers 3 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 28,652.

Median household income in Cherokee County

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Cherokee County, North Carolina is about $48,759 — about 27% below the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

Among ZIPs with income data, 28905 (Marble) is near the top at about $54,310, while 28901 (Andrews) is near the bottom at about $39,299.

Housing in Cherokee County

For housing in Cherokee County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $201,367 and the average median rent is about $551.

The most populous ZIP is 28906 (Murphy) with about 19,712 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.

ZIP codes in Cherokee County

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ZIP	City	County	State	Population ↓	Income	Home value
28906	Murphy	Cherokee County	NC	19,712	$52,669	$219,800
28901	Andrews	Cherokee County	NC	5,624	$39,299	$170,500
28905	Marble	Cherokee County	NC	3,316	$54,310	$213,800

Frequently asked questions

What are the demographics of Cherokee County?

Cherokee County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 28,652 across 3 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.

What is the median household income in Cherokee County?

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Cherokee County, North Carolina is about $48,759, about 27% below the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $201,367. Among ZIPs with data, 28905 (Marble) is near the top ($54,310) and 28901 (Andrews) is near the bottom ($39,299).

How many ZIP codes are in Cherokee County?

Cherokee County, North Carolina includes 3 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.

Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Cherokee County?

This page lists ZIP codes in Cherokee County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.