Zip code 28707: Balsam, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28707?

28707 is assigned to Balsam, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28707 in?

28707 is in Jackson County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28707?

About 461 people live in 28707, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 28707?

The closest zip codes to 28707 are 28738, 28786, 28723, 28751, 28779.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyEastern Time

Population

461

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$334K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28707

28707 is a rural zip code in Balsam, North Carolina (Jackson County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 461 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 51.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

13% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $334,000. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; legal and social services; and food service.

How 28707 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 461 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy43%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%59th of 789 in NC
Government workers46%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%13th of 798 in NC
Median age51.3
96th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1136th of 802 in NC
Residents 65 and older27.1%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%147th of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters59.4%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%136th of 760 in NC
Median earnings per worker$57,171
71st
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,27997th of 788 in NC
Poverty rate13%
61st
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%392nd of 788 in NC
Median home value$334,000
50th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900183rd of 757 in NC
Homeownership rate67.8%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%562nd of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher29.9%
46th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%266th of 799 in NC
Average commute24.5 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min469th of 771 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.422
39th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477444th of 781 in NC
Uninsured rate4.3%
25th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%707th of 797 in NC
Per capita income$30,601
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385527th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1814.8%
8th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%646th of 802 in NC
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi665th of 802 in NC
Population461
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404742nd of 802 in NC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%788th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%770th of 799 in NC
Diversity index2.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4777th of 802 in NC
Broadband access45.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%782nd of 788 in NC
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%792nd of 801 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%774th of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%729th of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%786th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%789th of 798 in NC

Measure	28707	Jackson	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	43%	33.7%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	59th of 789
Government workers	46%	19.6%	13.8%	14.5%	99th	13th of 798
Median age	51.3	38.1	39.1	38.9	96th	136th of 802
Residents 65 and older	27.1%	20.2%	17.2%	17.2%	95th	147th of 802
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.4%	42.2%	48.9%	51.1%	81st	136th of 760
Median earnings per worker	$57,171	$35,139	$46,279	$49,666	71st	97th of 788
Poverty rate	13%	18%	13%	12.5%	61st	392nd of 788
Median home value	$334,000	$284,700	$288,900	$332,700	50th	183rd of 757
Homeownership rate	67.8%	60.8%	66.6%	65.2%	48th	562nd of 788
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.9%	31.1%	35.7%	35.7%	46th	266th of 799
Average commute	24.5 min	20.2 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	40th	469th of 771
Income inequality (Gini)	0.422	0.488	0.477	0.483	39th	444th of 781
Uninsured rate	4.3%	15.8%	9.9%	8.4%	25th	707th of 797
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,601	$33,850	$41,385	$44,673	20th	527th of 799
Residents under 18	14.8%	16.4%	21.8%	22%	8th	646th of 802
Population density	41/sq mi	89/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	665th of 802
Population	461	43,771	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	742nd of 802
Work from home	0%	7.8%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	788th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	770th of 799
Diversity index	2.6	37.3	58.4	61.4	1st	777th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	45.7%	78.9%	90.1%	91%	1st	782nd of 788
Veterans	0%	8%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	792nd of 801
Foreign-born residents	0%	4.5%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	774th of 802
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	729th of 798
Healthcare workers	0%	8.3%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	786th of 798
Self-employed workers	0%	10.9%	9.8%	10%	1st	789th of 798

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

21%

18–24

25–34

35–44

25%

45–54

55–64

65–74

22%

75+

Median age

51.3

Under 18

14.8%

65 and over

27.1%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

2.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 199
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 62.8%
Married couples: 43.7%
Living alone: 29.1%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

39%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28707

—

Jackson Co.

$55,815

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,601

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.422

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28707

$334,000

Jackson Co.

$284,700

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28707

—

Jackson Co.

$904

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 349
Owner-occupied: 67.8%
Vacant: 43%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 59.4%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

30%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

28%

30–44

48%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

30%

Legal and social services

28%

Food service

24%

Production

18%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

30%

Health care and social assistance

28%

Restaurants and hotels

24%

Wholesale

18%

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$57,171

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

46%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28707	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,412	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

41%

High school

15%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

27%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 58.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Households with broadband: 45.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 18.1%
No internet access: 42.2%
Without health insurance: 4.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Balsam
State: North Carolina
County: Jackson County
Center point: 35.3987° N, 83.0662° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 28707

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28738	Hazelwood, NC · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
28786	Waynesville, NC	6.2 mi	22,056	$59,371	$297,800
28723	Cullowhee, NC	6.6 mi	12,756	$45,568	$347,900
28751	Maggie Valley, NC	8 mi	4,159	$69,057	$313,500
28779	Sylva, NC	8.6 mi	18,064	$57,727	$243,700
28788	Webster, NC	9.4 mi	198	$80,938	$382,600
28745	Lake Junaluska, NC	10 mi	670	$117,824	$356,600
28783	Tuckasegee, NC	11 mi	1,785	$51,350	$290,900
28725	Dillsboro, NC	11 mi	90	$57,750	—
28716	Canton, NC	13 mi	16,863	$63,141	$237,800
28789	Whittier, NC	14 mi	5,788	$51,713	$221,600
28708	Balsam Grove, NC	15 mi	456	$70,435	$242,900

Questions about 28707

What city is zip code 28707?

28707 is assigned to Balsam, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28707 in?

28707 is in Jackson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28707?

About 461 people live in 28707, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28707 in?

28707 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 28707?

The closest zip codes to 28707 are 28738, 28786, 28723, 28751, 28779.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28707, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.