ZIP Code 28734 - Franklin North Carolina

28734 Overview

ZIP Code 28734 is located in Franklin North Carolina. Portions of 28734 are also in Franklin Township (Macon County) and Cartoogechaye Township and Burningtown Township and Cowee Township and Smithbridge Township and Millshoal Township and Ellijay Township and Sugarfork Township and Nantahala Township (Macon County) and Flats Township and Highlands Township. 28734 is primarily within Macon County, with some portions in Jackson County. Regionally, 28734 is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region.

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ZIP Code 28734 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameFranklin
Primary CountyMacon County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)29,040
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
EST

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28734 Demographics

28734 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 28734 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28734 is White. The current unemployment level in 28734 is 3.2%.

Population29,040
Population Growth Rate8.03%
Population Density91 People per Square Mile
Total Households12,350
Percentage High Income Households1.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$44,181
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$1,081,200
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)3.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 89.57%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 75.51%

28734 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White26,26989.57%
Black4141.41%
Hispanic2,3548.03%
Asian1960.67%
Native American940.32%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28734 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,96377.65%
Black230.6%
Hispanic78920.68%
Asian280.73%
Native American120.31%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.03%

28734 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,6679.81%
Bachelor Degree2,26813.34%
High School Diploma5,22930.77%
No High School Diploma2731.61%
GED or Alternate1,3197.76%
1 or More Years of College3,33919.65%
Associates Degree1,72810.17%
Masters Degree8464.98%
Professional Degree2441.44%
Doctorate Degree830.49%

28734 Geography

Coordinates35.17536545,-83.42793274
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 28734
RegionBlue Ridge Mountains Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaCullowhee, NC
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area320 Square Miles

28734 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfb - Oceanic Climate
Ecoregion66j - Broad Basins

28734 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25263340495761615542332742
Avg Max Temp (°F)48536169768285837870605168
Avg Precip (In.)5.344.915.754.14.864.464.094.464.023.274.464.5754.3

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