ZIP code 28723
Where is ZIP code 28723?
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Jackson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28723 belongs to Cullowhee, North Carolina in Jackson County. 28723 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 12,756 people live in the 28723 area, where the median household income is $45,568. The closest ZIP codes are 28783 (Tuckasegee, 4.3 mi east), 28736 (Glenville, 4.9 mi southeast) and 28779 (Sylva, 8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28723 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cullowhee |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.2409, -83.1475 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28723
| Population | 12,756 · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 114 · lower than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.2 years · lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $45,568 · lower than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,977 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $347,900 · higher than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $892 a month |
| Housing units | 6,012 |
| Households | 4,384 (2.05 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 37% / 64% |
| Land area | 111.95 sq mi (plus 2.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28723. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28723
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28783 | Tuckasegee, NC | 4.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28736 | Glenville, NC | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28779 | Sylva, NC | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28788 | Webster, NC | 8.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28717 | Cashiers, NC | 10.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28725 | Dillsboro, NC | 11.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28741 | Highlands, NC | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
| 28707 | Balsam, NC | 13.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28744 | Franklin, NC | 13.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28734 | Franklin, NC | 14.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway, NC | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 28774 | Sapphire, NC | 14.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28723 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28723
123 MAIN ST
CULLOWHEE NC 28723
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid East Laport, Erastus, Norton and Speedwell: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28723-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28723?
- 28723 is a Cullowhee, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28723 in?
- ZIP code 28723 is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28723 in?
- 28723 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28723?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28723 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28723?
- About 12,756 people live in ZIP code 28723, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28723?
- The median household income in 28723 is $45,568 a year, lower than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28723?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28723 are 28783 (Tuckasegee, 4.3 miles), 28736 (Glenville, 4.9 miles), 28779 (Sylva, 8 miles) and 28788 (Webster, 8.3 miles).