28716 ZIP Code
Canton, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28716 |
| City/Town: | Canton |
| County: | Haywood |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,007 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,261 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,719 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,900 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,700 |
| Land Area: | 158.7 sq miles
411.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4393, -82.8479 |
Population Information (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,007 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,499 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,508 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,203 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 896 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 773 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 570 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 775 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,690 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,809 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,946 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,081 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,338 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,141 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,208 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 577 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $890 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,900 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,339 | 82.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,561 | 17.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,399 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,940 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,790 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 494 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 917 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,072 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,978 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,523 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,647 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,159 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28716 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,261 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,651 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,101 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,719 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,190 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,776 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 386 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,815 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,388 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,066 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 314 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,588 | 91.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 162 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 128 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 50 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 142 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 937 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 358 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 552 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 334 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 121 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 94 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28716 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 451 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 543 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 636 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 964 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 844 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,295 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 742 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,303 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 238 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 323 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28716 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,166 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 386 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 449 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 146 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 400 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28716 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 72 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 395 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,412 | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 112 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 830 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 463 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 401 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 704 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,979 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 708 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 310 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 308 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 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 (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,082 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,390 | 61.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,347 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,739 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28716 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,790 | 65.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,143 | 42.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,106 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 459 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 125 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,080 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28716 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,947 | 78.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 43 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 85 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 219 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 44 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,523 | 17.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28716 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 386 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 807 | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,343 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 867 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,184 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,250 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,000 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 892 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,135 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28716 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 572 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,576 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,553 | 51.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 842 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 234 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28716 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 178 | 2.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 756 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,736 | 50.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,064 | 28.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 467 | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28716 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 451 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,879 | 25.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,616 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,393 | 32.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28716 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 245 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 648 | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 886 | 16.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 860 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,663 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 778 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 303 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28716 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,263 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $376 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $890 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,339 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,318 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,004 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,515 | 20.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,927 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,944 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,728 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28716 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,919 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,614 | 23.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,498 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 274 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,158 | 16.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,548 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28716 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,007 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 364 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 147 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,152 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 521 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 823 | 27.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,800 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,323 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,821 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,152 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 329 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,359 | 43.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,464 | 46.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28716 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,700 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,184 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,378 | 63.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 806 | 36.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 249 | 11.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28716 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,641 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 44 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 366 | 831.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 366 | 831.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 366 | 831.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 84.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 279 | 634.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28716 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,804 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,358 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 446 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 363 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 29 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 25 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28716 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,339 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,511 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Canton, NC28716