This table ranks all 16 ZIP codes in the Cullowhee, NC MSA by estimated 2022 population, from highest to lowest.
| # | ZIP Code | Place Name | Population (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZIP 28734 | Franklin | 29,040 |
| 2 | ZIP 28779 | Sylva | 18,421 |
| 3 | ZIP 28723 | Cullowhee | 10,880 |
| 4 | ZIP 28713 | Bryson City | 8,579 |
| 5 | ZIP 28719 | Cherokee | 6,854 |
| 6 | ZIP 28789 | Whittier | 6,137 |
| 7 | ZIP 28741 | Highlands | 4,209 |
| 8 | ZIP 28751 | Maggie Valley | 4,071 |
| 9 | ZIP 28783 | Tuckasegee | 1,433 |
| 10 | ZIP 28717 | Cashiers | 1,381 |
| 11 | ZIP 28774 | Sapphire | 1,274 |
| 12 | ZIP 28736 | Glenville | 895 |
| 13 | ZIP 28707 | Balsam | 564 |
| 14 | ZIP 28702 | Almond | 488 |
| 15 | ZIP 28788 | Webster | 162 |
| 16 | ZIP 28725 | Dillsboro | 93 |