28734 ZIP Code
Franklin, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28734 |
| City/Town: | Franklin |
| County: | Macon |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,040 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,428 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,870 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,242 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,200 |
| Land Area: | 301.0 sq miles
779.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1793, -83.4370 |
Population Information (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,040 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,990 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,050 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,197 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,304 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,828 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,609 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,817 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,787 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,768 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,655 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,361 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,060 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,402 | 15.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,394 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 858 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $821 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,242 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,423 | 73.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,819 | 26.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,974 | 74.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,449 | 25.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,285 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 988 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,271 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,451 | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,900 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,184 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,043 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,448 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28734 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,428 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,592 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,064 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,870 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,031 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,547 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 473 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,255 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,748 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,955 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 844 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,275 | 90.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 296 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 98 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 294 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 944 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,133 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,422 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,591 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,027 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 372 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28734 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 814 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,050 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,634 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,445 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,988 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,332 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,632 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,543 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 498 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 487 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28734 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,467 | 83.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 952 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 637 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28734 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 119 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,625 | 13.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 578 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 302 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,541 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 431 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 318 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 607 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,200 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,802 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,573 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 915 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 536 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 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 (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,463 | 84.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,155 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,086 | 45.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,459 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28734 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,494 | 63.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,172 | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,407 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 828 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 248 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,420 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28734 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,330 | 73.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 209 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 188 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 355 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 435 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 159 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 114 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,419 | 18.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28734 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 90 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 962 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,183 | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,487 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,617 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,685 | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,247 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 906 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 436 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 629 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28734 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 216 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,178 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,685 | 36.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,364 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,517 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28734 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 555 | 4.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,269 | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,132 | 68.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 454 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 809 | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 100 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 104 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28734 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 957 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,026 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,859 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,581 | 26.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28734 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 611 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,045 | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,882 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,878 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,168 | 21.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,888 | 18.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 334 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 168 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28734 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,104 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $316 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $821 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,423 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,528 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,116 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,367 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,954 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,156 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,636 | 42.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28734 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,709 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,871 | 24.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,954 | 59.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 433 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,300 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,403 | 20.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28734 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,647 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 97 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,641 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,487 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,248 | 22.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,586 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,200 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,922 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,058 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 344 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,038 | 40.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,676 | 52.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28734 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,908 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,888 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,957 | 50.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,896 | 48.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,078 | 27.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28734 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,516 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 256 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,524 | 595.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,524 | 595.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,524 | 595.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 152 | 59.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 61 | 23.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,075 | 419.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 68 | 26.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28734 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,843 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,577 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,266 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,985 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 114 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 167 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28734 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,423 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,809 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Franklin, NC28734