ZIP Code 28783 - Tuckasegee North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28783 is located in Tuckasegee North Carolina. Portions of 28783 are also in Canada Township and River Township (Jackson County) and Caney Fork Township and Hamburg Township. 28783 is entirely within Jackson County. Regionally, 28783 is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region.
ZIP Code 28783 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Tuckasegee |
| Primary County | Jackson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,433 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28783 Map
28783 Demographics
28783 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 28783 is White. The current unemployment level in 28783 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,433 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.86% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 515 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,839 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $209,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.87% |
28783 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,019 | 65.87% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 34.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28783 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 47 | 9.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 66 | 12.97% |
| High School Diploma | 182 | 35.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 55 | 10.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 119 | 23.38% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 3.54% |
| Masters Degree | 16 | 3.14% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 1.18% |
28783 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.24245453, -83.02128601 |
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| Region | Blue Ridge Mountains Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cullowhee, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 78 Square Miles |
28783 Schools
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28783 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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