ZIP code 28734
Where is ZIP code 28734?
Franklin, North Carolina
Macon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28734 belongs to Franklin, North Carolina in Macon County. 28734 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 29,659 people live in the 28734 area, where the median household income is $54,021. The closest ZIP codes are 28744 (Franklin, 0.4 mi east), 28763 (Otto, 8.9 mi south) and 28775 (Scaly Mountain, 10.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28734 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Franklin |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Macon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.181, -83.3885 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28734
| Population | 29,659 · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 99 · lower than 61% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.3 years · higher than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $54,021 · lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,764 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $228,500 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $793 a month |
| Housing units | 18,690 |
| Households | 14,236 (2.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 301 sq mi (plus 1.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28734. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28734
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28744 | Franklin, NC | 0.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28763 | Otto, NC | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain, NC | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28741 | Highlands, NC | 12.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28723 | Cullowhee, NC | 14.2 mi E | Standard |
| 30537 | Dillard, GA | 14.6 mi S | Standard |
| 28781 | Topton, NC | 14.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28788 | Webster, NC | 14.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28725 | Dillsboro, NC | 15.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28779 | Sylva, NC | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 30568 | Rabun Gap, GA | 15.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28702 | Almond, NC | 16.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28734 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28734
123 MAIN ST
FRANKLIN NC 28734
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Burningtown, Cartoogechaye, Cowee, Cullasaja and East Franklin and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28734-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28734?
- 28734 is a Franklin, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28734 in?
- ZIP code 28734 is in Macon County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28734 in?
- 28734 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28734?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28734 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28734?
- About 29,659 people live in ZIP code 28734, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28734?
- The median household income in 28734 is $54,021 a year, lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28734?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28734 are 28744 (Franklin, 0.4 miles), 28763 (Otto, 8.9 miles), 28775 (Scaly Mountain, 10.9 miles) and 28741 (Highlands, 12.4 miles).