ZIP code 28707
Where is ZIP code 28707?
Balsam, North Carolina
Jackson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28707 belongs to Balsam, North Carolina in Jackson County. 28707 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Balsam post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 461 people live in the 28707 area. The closest ZIP codes are 28738 (Hazelwood, 5.4 mi northeast), 28751 (Maggie Valley, 6.5 mi north) and 28786 (Waynesville, 7.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 28707 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Balsam |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.4268, -83.0851 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28707
| Population | 461 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 41 · lower than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.3 years · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Income per person | $30,601 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $334,000 · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 349 |
| Households | 199 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 11.13 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28707. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28707
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28738 | Hazelwood, NC | 5.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley, NC | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28786 | Waynesville, NC | 7.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28779 | Sylva, NC | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28788 | Webster, NC | 9.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska, NC | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28785 | Waynesville, NC | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 28725 | Dillsboro, NC | 10.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28789 | Whittier, NC | 11.5 mi W | Standard |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee, NC | 11.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28721 | Clyde, NC | 13 mi NE | Standard |
| 28723 | Cullowhee, NC | 13.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28707 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28707
PO BOX 123
BALSAM NC 28707
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28707-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28707?
- 28707 is a Balsam, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28707 in?
- ZIP code 28707 is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28707 in?
- 28707 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28707?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28707 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28707?
- About 461 people live in ZIP code 28707, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 28707 for a street address?
- No. 28707 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Balsam use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28707?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28707 are 28738 (Hazelwood, 5.4 miles), 28751 (Maggie Valley, 6.5 miles), 28786 (Waynesville, 7.4 miles) and 28779 (Sylva, 8.6 miles).