ZIP code 28719
Where is ZIP code 28719?
Cherokee, North Carolina
Swain County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28719 belongs to Cherokee, North Carolina in Swain County. 28719 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 codes 828 and 865. About 6,786 people live in the 28719 area, where the median household income is $60,658. The closest ZIP codes are 28789 (Whittier, 4.6 mi south), 28713 (Bryson City, 9.2 mi southwest) and 28725 (Dillsboro, 9.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28719 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cherokee |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Swain County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 828, 865 |
| Coordinates | 35.5094, -83.3144 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28719
| Population | 6,786 · higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.5 years · lower than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $60,658 · lower than 60% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,051 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $188,400 · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $892 a month |
| Housing units | 3,215 |
| Households | 2,820 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 27% |
| Land area | 399.52 sq mi (plus 6.41 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28719. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28719
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28789 | Whittier, NC | 4.6 mi S | Standard |
| 28713 | Bryson City, NC | 9.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28725 | Dillsboro, NC | 9.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley, NC | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28788 | Webster, NC | 12.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28779 | Sylva, NC | 12.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 28707 | Balsam, NC | 14.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28702 | Almond, NC | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28738 | Hazelwood, NC | 17.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 37738 | Gatlinburg, TN | 18 mi NW | Standard |
| 28786 | Waynesville, NC | 18.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28785 | Waynesville, NC | 19.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28719 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28719
123 MAIN ST
CHEROKEE NC 28719
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ocono Lufty: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28719-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28719?
- 28719 is a Cherokee, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28719 in?
- ZIP code 28719 is in Swain County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28719 in?
- 28719 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28719?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28719 use area codes 828 and 865.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28719?
- About 6,786 people live in ZIP code 28719, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28719?
- The median household income in 28719 is $60,658 a year, lower than 60% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28719?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28719 are 28789 (Whittier, 4.6 miles), 28713 (Bryson City, 9.2 miles), 28725 (Dillsboro, 9.9 miles) and 28751 (Maggie Valley, 12.5 miles).