| City: | Dillsboro, North Carolina |
| County: | Jackson County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:04:10 PM |
| Population: | 102 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 828 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3720, -83.2572 |
| Land Area: | 0.533 sq mi |
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Dillsboro is a tiny western North Carolina village in the Great Smoky Mountains. Just 102 people live here, but the post office maintains 239 PO Boxes. That's nearly six boxes for every local household. The reason? This is a PO Box Only Zone, and the Dillsboro post office serves a much larger area than its small footprint suggests.
The ZIP itself is a point location enclosed within ZIP 28779. There's no geographic territory assigned to 28725. Instead, people from surrounding mountain communities travel to Dillsboro for mail service. With a 5.83 adoption rate, this post office handles mail for at least five times as many box holders as local residents.
Residents here trend older. Median age sits at 55.3 years, and only 6 people are under age 25. Of the 56 housing units, 41 are occupied year-round while 7 serve as seasonal or vacation homes. The 41 occupied homes split between 19 owner-occupied and 22 renter-occupied units.
The village has a surprisingly robust employment base for its size. There are 22 business establishments employing 233 workers, more than double the resident population. Many workers commute in. Of residents who work, 55 are in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Another 18% work from home. Per capita income runs $42,576, and about 35% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.
Dillsboro sits along Haywood Road, the only street in the ZIP+4 database for this code. The village has been a mountain railroad stop and tourist destination for generations. Today it's a small community where the post office serves as the mail hub for a broader Smoky Mountain region.
Haywood Road is the only street in this compact village, carrying the main commercial and residential addresses.
ZIP Code 28725 has 102 residents and 41 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 55.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.2% male and 57.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.5%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 102Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 90Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 191.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 41Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.49Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 40 | 17 | 8 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 40 | 55 | 26 | 23 | 83 | 93 | 78 | 90 |
| Decennial Census | 43 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 102 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.3
Male Median Age: 60.6
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| White: | 78 | 82.98% |
| Black: | 1 | 1.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 7.45% |
| Asian: | 2 | 2.13% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 3.19% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 3.19% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 42.16% | 60.6 years |
| Females: | 59 | 57.84% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 102 | 100% | 55.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 90 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,000 (49.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,750. Family households earn a median of $131,250 versus $44,219 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,031). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 82.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (56.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,750 | $22,143 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,750 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,500 | $107,500 | $143,125 | $131,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,424 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,792 | $44,219 |
| Median Male Income | $51,250 | $22,143 | $0 | $78,750 | $78,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $52,500 | $63,958 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 66 | 82.50% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 17.50% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 22.73% |
| Service: | 37 | 56.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 6.06% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 15.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 66 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $1,107, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $15 (1.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,107. Of occupied housing, owners make up 32.08% (35.29% with a mortgage, 64.71% free-and-clear) and renters 67.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 66.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,092 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $939 | $935 | $983 | $1,107 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 11.32% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 20.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 67.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 53 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 53 | 79.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 20.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 37 | 55.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 25 | 37.31% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 7.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 67 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 27.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (58.33%). College enrollment is 58.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 17 | 22.97% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 20.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 25.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 17.57% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 13.51% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 31.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 65 | 60.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 26.17% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 13.08% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 93 | 86.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 27.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 41.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 58.33% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 41.67% |
ZIP Code 28725 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 215 people with an annual payroll of $4,655,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 287Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,163,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,655,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 215Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28725 is located in Jackson County, North Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and North Carolina's 11st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28725. It covers 0.533 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.533 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6838.24 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3717180Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dillsboro town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28725 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.