ZIP Code 28902 - Brasstown North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28902 is located in Brasstown North Carolina. Portions of 28902 are also in Brasstown Township and Murphy Township and Sweetwater Township and Notla Township. 28902 is primarily within Clay County, with some portions in Cherokee County. Regionally, 28902 is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region.
ZIP Code 28902 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Brasstown |
| Primary County | Clay County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 909 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28902 Map
28902 Demographics
28902 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 28902 is White. The current unemployment level in 28902 is 3.5%.
| Population | 909 |
| Population Growth Rate | -17.63% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 491 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,458 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $415,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.5% |
28902 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 82.5% |
| Black | 84 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 90 | 8.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28902 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 85 | 10.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 112 | 13.68% |
| High School Diploma | 226 | 27.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 24 | 2.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 213 | 26.01% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 12.94% |
| Masters Degree | 53 | 6.47% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28902 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.02482605, -83.95790863 |
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| Region | Blue Ridge Mountains Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 23 Square Miles |
28902 Schools
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28902 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 66j - Broad Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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