ZIP code 28747
Where is ZIP code 28747?
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Transylvania County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28747 belongs to Lake Toxaway, North Carolina in Transylvania County. 28747 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 2,021 people live in the 28747 area, where the median household income is $66,000. The closest ZIP codes are 28772 (Rosman, 5.5 mi east), 28708 (Balsam Grove, 6.3 mi north) and 28774 (Sapphire, 7.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28747 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Toxaway |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Transylvania County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.1451, -82.9191 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28747
| Population | 2,021 · lower than 71% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 41 · lower than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $66,000 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,737 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $294,600 · higher than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,865 |
| Households | 830 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 5.8% |
| Land area | 48.76 sq mi (plus 0.83 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28747. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28747
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28772 | Rosman, NC | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove, NC | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 28774 | Sapphire, NC | 7.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28717 | Cashiers, NC | 10.1 mi W | Standard |
| 28736 | Glenville, NC | 10.1 mi W | Standard |
| 28712 | Brevard, NC | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee, NC | 11.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 29685 | Sunset, SC | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28723 | Cullowhee, NC | 14.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain, NC | 15.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28768 | Pisgah Forest, NC | 16.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28741 | Highlands, NC | 17.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28747 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28747
123 MAIN ST
LAKE TOXAWAY NC 28747
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28747-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28747?
- 28747 is a Lake Toxaway, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28747 in?
- ZIP code 28747 is in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28747 in?
- 28747 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28747?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28747 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28747?
- About 2,021 people live in ZIP code 28747, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28747?
- The median household income in 28747 is $66,000 a year, higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28747?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28747 are 28772 (Rosman, 5.5 miles), 28708 (Balsam Grove, 6.3 miles), 28774 (Sapphire, 7.2 miles) and 28717 (Cashiers, 10.1 miles).