ZIP code 28775
Where is ZIP code 28775?
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
Macon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28775 belongs to Scaly Mountain, North Carolina in Macon County. 28775 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 706, 762 and 828. About 674 people live in the 28775 area. The closest ZIP codes are 28763 (Otto, 3.6 mi northwest), 30537 (Dillard, 3.7 mi south) and 28741 (Highlands, 6.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 28775 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Scaly Mountain |
| Also accepted | Scaly Mtn |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Macon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 706, 762, 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.0311, -83.3274 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28775
| Population | 674 · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 55 · lower than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.9 years · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Income per person | $34,374 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $358,900 · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 410 |
| Households | 271 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 12.36 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28775. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28775
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28763 | Otto, NC | 3.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 30537 | Dillard, GA | 3.7 mi S | Standard |
| 28741 | Highlands, NC | 6.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 30568 | Rabun Gap, GA | 7.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 30562 | Mountain City, GA | 8.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28744 | Franklin, NC | 10.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28734 | Franklin, NC | 10.9 mi N | Standard |
| 30525 | Clayton, GA | 11.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 29664 | Mountain Rest, SC | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 28717 | Cashiers, NC | 14.3 mi E | Standard |
| 30576 | Tiger, GA | 15.9 mi S | Standard |
| 30581 | Wiley, GA | 16.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28775 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28775
123 MAIN ST
SCALY MOUNTAIN NC 28775
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SCALY MTN as the city name for 28775. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28775-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28775?
- 28775 is a Scaly Mountain, North Carolina ZIP code. Scaly Mtn is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28775 in?
- ZIP code 28775 is in Macon County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28775 in?
- 28775 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28775?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28775 use area codes 706, 762 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28775?
- About 674 people live in ZIP code 28775, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 28775?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28775 are 28763 (Otto, 3.6 miles), 30537 (Dillard, 3.7 miles), 28741 (Highlands, 6.9 miles) and 30568 (Rabun Gap, 7.1 miles).