ZIP Code 28719 - Cherokee North Carolina

ZIP Code 28719 is located in Cherokee North Carolina. Portions of 28719 are also in Charleston Township and Cataloochee Township and Qualla Township. 28719 is primarily within Swain County, with some portions in Haywood County and Jackson County. Regionally, it is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region.

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ZIP Code 28719 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameCherokee
Primary CountySwain County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,854
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
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28719 Demographics

28719 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28719 is Native American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28719 is Native American. The current unemployment level in 28719 is 3.7%.

Population6,854
Population Growth Rate-15.09%
Population Density24 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,672
Median Houshold Income (2021)$41,905
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$42,010
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyNative American - 79.75%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyNative American - 100.00%

28719 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White93013.66%
Black701.03%
Hispanic2403.53%
Asian1382.03%
Native American5,42879.75%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28719 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White00%
Black00%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American1,243100%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28719 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2747.71%
Bachelor Degree3249.11%
High School Diploma1,26235.5%
No High School Diploma421.18%
GED or Alternate35810.07%
1 or More Years of College79622.39%
Associates Degree38410.8%
Masters Degree992.78%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree160.45%

28719 Geography

Coordinates35.60823059,-83.21663666
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Cities/Towns in 28719
RegionsBlue Ridge Mountains Region
Asheville Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasCullowhee, NC
Asheville, NC
Newport, TN
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area283 Square Miles

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28719 Schools

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28719 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfb - Oceanic Climate
Ecoregion66g - Southern Metasedimentary Mountains

28719 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)23253239485660595240322641
Avg Max Temp (°F)49536169768285847971605269
Avg Precip (In.)4.494.255.023.915.034.234.244.063.932.943.934.0950.1

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