ZIP Code 28781 - Topton North Carolina

28781 Overview

ZIP Code 28781 is located in Topton North Carolina. Portions of 28781 are also in Nantahala Township (Macon County) and Burningtown Township and Cartoogechaye Township. 28781 is entirely within Macon County. Regionally, 28781 is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region.

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ZIP Code 28781 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameTopton
Primary CountyMacon County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)914
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
EST

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28781 Demographics

28781 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 28781 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28781 is White. The current unemployment level in 28781 is 3.2%.

Population914
Population Growth Rate-3.59%
Population Density13 People per Square Mile
Total Households409
Percentage High Income Households2.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$39,875
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$199,080
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)3.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.23%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 87.84%

28781 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White86996.23%
Black00%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American343.77%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28781 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6587.84%
Black00%
Hispanic79.46%
Asian00%
Native American11.35%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander11.35%

28781 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7012.48%
Bachelor Degree519.09%
High School Diploma24543.67%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate427.49%
1 or More Years of College376.6%
Associates Degree6912.3%
Masters Degree284.99%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree193.39%

28781 Geography

Coordinates35.21398544,-83.64163208
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Cities/Towns in 28781
RegionBlue Ridge Mountains Region
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area69 Square Miles

28781 Schools

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28781 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfb - Oceanic Climate
Ecoregion66g - Southern Metasedimentary Mountains

28781 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)23243037465357565139312539
Avg Max Temp (°F)46505765727781807567574965
Avg Precip (In.)7.046.258.145.566.776.515.075.464.853.956.656.5672.81

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