28713 ZIP Code
Bryson City, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28713 |
| City/Town: | Bryson City |
| County: | Swain |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,579 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,226 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,353 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,688 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,700 |
| Land Area: | 139.6 sq miles
361.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3657, -83.5117 |
Population Information (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,579 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,976 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,603 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 317 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 500 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 567 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 465 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 411 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 873 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,070 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,226 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 562 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 736 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,153 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 514 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 185 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $685 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,688 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,558 | 62.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,130 | 37.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,682 | 75.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 876 | 24.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,319 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 304 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 652 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,770 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,286 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 788 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 899 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 620 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28713 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,226 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,192 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,375 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,353 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,185 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,910 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 275 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,854 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,665 | 68.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 987 | 25.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 258 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,292 | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 59 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 756 | 8.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 37 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 32 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 394 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 212 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 576 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 243 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 110 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 223 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28713 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 234 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 250 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 437 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 241 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 406 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 463 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 459 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 718 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 243 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 107 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28713 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,094 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 309 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 28 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 109 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 237 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28713 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 169 | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 440 | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 57 | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 96 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 291 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 134 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 66 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 103 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 271 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,003 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 673 | 17.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 310 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 297 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,981 | 81.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,364 | 50.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,751 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,453 | 16.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28713 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,618 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,482 | 41.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 926 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 230 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 525 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28713 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,940 | 69.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 35 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 119 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 92 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 82 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 15 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,364 | 24.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 41 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28713 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,112 | 19.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,166 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 643 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,036 | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 454 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 478 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 170 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 280 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28713 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 178 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 301 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,919 | 33.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,662 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 566 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 62 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28713 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 69 | 1.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 575 | 16.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,378 | 66.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 213 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 290 | 8.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28713 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 218 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,111 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,252 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 977 | 27.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28713 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 234 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 299 | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 444 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 318 | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 691 | 25.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 503 | 18.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 82 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 111 | 4.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28713 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,247 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $353 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $685 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,558 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,854 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 477 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 474 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,052 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 837 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,325 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28713 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,309 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 864 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,950 | 58.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 123 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 334 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 922 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28713 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,753 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 45 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 65 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 937 | 53.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 367 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 339 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,863 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 369 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,434 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,570 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 211 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 786 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 573 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28713 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,575 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 945 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 497 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 448 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 280 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28713 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,366 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 45 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 213 | 473.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 213 | 473.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 213 | 473.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 150 | 333.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 11.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28713 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,262 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,004 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 258 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 216 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 36 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28713 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,558 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,054 | 85.8% | 89.4% |
Bryson City, NC28713