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Macon County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Macon County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 5 ZIP codes — population 37,802 — avg. income $57,201 — avg. home value $346,280. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
37,802
Median household income (avg.)
$57,201
76% of U.S. median
Average home value
$346,280
99% of U.S. median
Average rent
$673
58% of U.S. median
Macon County demographics
Macon County, North Carolina covers 5 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 37,802.
Median household income in Macon County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Macon County, North Carolina is about $57,201 — about 14% below the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28741 (Highlands) is near the top at about $68,874, while 28734 (Franklin) is near the bottom at about $50,221.
Housing in Macon County
For housing in Macon County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $346,280 and the average median rent is about $673.
The most populous ZIP is 28734 (Franklin) with about 29,158 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Macon County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28734 | Franklin | Macon County | NC | 29,158 | $50,221 | $203,700 |
| 28741 | Highlands | Macon County | NC | 4,266 | $68,874 | $596,100 |
| 28763 | — | Macon County | NC | 2,525 | $64,836 | $253,000 |
| 28781 | — | Macon County | NC | 1,058 | $50,577 | $261,000 |
| 28775 | — | Macon County | NC | 795 | $51,497 | $417,600 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Macon County?
Macon County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 37,802 across 5 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Macon County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Macon County, North Carolina is about $57,201, about 14% below the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $346,280. Among ZIPs with data, 28741 (Highlands) is near the top ($68,874) and 28734 (Franklin) is near the bottom ($50,221).
How many ZIP codes are in Macon County?
Macon County, North Carolina includes 5 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Macon County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Macon County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.