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City: Highlands, NC
Macon County, NC
Zip code population (2000): 3,444
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 3,591



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Houses and condos: 4,791
Renter-occupied apartments: 268
% of renters here:  17%
State:  31%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 28741: 96.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 96.1 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 37 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  0.5% ($759)
North Carolina:  1.1% ($826)

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Males: 1,637  (47.5%)
Females: 1,807  (52.5%)

Zip code 28741 races chart


100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $335,201
28741:  $335,201
North Carolina:  $145,700


According to our research of public records there were 2 registered sex offenders living in 28741 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  49.7 years
North Carolina median age:  35.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.2 people
North Carolina:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 28741, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $65,588 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $65,588
State:  $45,376

Salary/wage: $38,389 (reported on 65.7% of returns)
Here:  $38,389
State:  $39,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 427.5% for AGIs below $10k, 60.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 59.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 54.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 40.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 27.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $3,701 (reported on 56.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $3,701
North Carolina:  $1,515
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 38.1% for AGIs below $10k, 4.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $9,728 (reported on 40.2% of returns)
Here:  $9,728
State:  $4,016
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 69.1% for AGIs below $10k, 7.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$35,729 (reported on 36.6% of returns)
Here:  +$35,729
State:  +$11,152
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.4% for AGIs below $10k, -0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 30.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$20,738 (reported on 28.3% of returns)
Here:  +$20,738
State:  +$9,490
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 68.7% for AGIs below $10k, 15.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.4% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $4,220 (reported on 5.3% of returns)
28741:  $4,220
North Carolina:  $2,967
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $19,360 (reported on 1.4% of returns)
Here:  $19,360
North Carolina:  $14,754

Total itemized deductions: $29,803 (1% of AGI, reported on 44.3% of returns)
Here:  $29,803
State:  $19,464
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 263.2% for AGIs below $10k, 23.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 19.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 22.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 24.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $8,315 (6.6% of AGI, reported on 39.6% of returns)
Here:  $8,315
North Carolina:  $4,035

Here:  6.6% of AGI
State:  4.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.4% for AGIs below $10k, 2.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $12,208 (reported on 77.6% of returns)
28741:  $12,208
State:  $7,257
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 34.4% for AGIs below $10k, 5.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,489 (reported on 10.6% of returns)
Here:  $1,489
State:  $1,851
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 22.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 70.2%
Here:  70%
State:  62%
(% for various income ranges: 63.4% for AGIs below $10k, 66.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 72.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 70.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 81.4% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,515
This zip code:  $47,515
North Carolina:  $44,670
Highlands, NC (28741) map

Nearest zip codes: 28717, 28736, 30537, 28723, 28774, 28763.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  66.0%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Housing units in zip code 28741 with a mortgage: 538 (13 second mortgage, 74 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 500


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,265

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $344

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  7.1%
Whole state:  14.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  3.0%
Whole state:  6.0%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.0
State:  5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.5
State:  4.3


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Churches in zip code 28741 include: Whiteside Church (A), Buck Creek Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Whiteside Cove Cemetery (1), Mount Moriah Cemetery (2), Miller Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Richard Wood Lower Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rattlesnake Branch (A), Short Creek (B), Brush Creek (C), Brooks Creek (D), South Skitty Branch (E), Stephens Creek (F), Blackrock Branch (G), Big Norton Prong (H), Bennies Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 198
  • 1995 to 1998: 593
  • 1990 to 1994: 525
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,371
  • 1970 to 1979: 800
  • 1960 to 1969: 312
  • 1950 to 1959: 357
  • 1940 to 1949: 228
  • 1939 or earlier: 386



Zip code 28741 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Highlands, NC (28741):
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedrooms: 29
  • 2 bedrooms: 323
  • 3 bedrooms: 675
  • 4 bedrooms: 186
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 65


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 6
  • 1 bedrooms: 47
  • 2 bedrooms: 130
  • 3 bedrooms: 60
  • 4 bedrooms: 23
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 2



Vehicles available in 28741 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 47
  • 1 vehicle: 377
  • 2 vehicles: 551
  • 3 vehicles: 217
  • 4 vehicles: 59
  • 5 or more vehicles: 29


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 30
  • 1 vehicle: 138
  • 2 vehicles: 74
  • 3 vehicles: 12
  • 4 vehicles: 12
  • 5 or more vehicles: 2



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 28741 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 28741 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 28741:

  • $15,000 to $19,999: 9
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 5
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 4
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 8
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 15
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 5
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 5
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 5
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 11
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 46
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 121
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 46
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 50
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 156
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 121
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 177
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 186
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 205
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 52
  • $1,000,000 or more: 106
 



28741 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 28741:

  • Less than $100: 4
  • $250 to $299: 6
  • $300 to $349: 23
  • $350 to $399: 25
  • $400 to $449: 27
  • $450 to $499: 14
  • $500 to $549: 52
  • $550 to $599: 3
  • $600 to $649: 8
  • $650 to $699: 23
  • $750 to $799: 10
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 8
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 9
  • $2,000 or more: 31
  • No cash rent: 59
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $292,312.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $347,216
  • Some other race householders: $342,197
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $1,172,291

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $346,044 (it was $220,400 in 2000)
28741:  $346,044
North Carolina:  $145,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $179,118 - $463,331

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $473,595
Here:  $473,595
State:  $217,106

Townhouses or other attached units: $329,260
Here:  $329,260
State:  $176,568

In 2-unit structures: $366,533
Here:  $366,533
State:  $153,934

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $562,731
Here:  $562,731
State:  $163,212

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $137,439
Here:  $137,439
State:  $169,602

Mobile homes: $43,203
Here:  $43,203
State:  $45,354


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,177
  • One, attached: 141
  • Two: 93
  • 3 or 4: 74
  • 5 to 9: 109
  • 10 to 19: 38
  • 20 to 49: 14
  • Mobile homes: 117
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 7
28741 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,158 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 254 (16%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 56 (4%)
  • Other means: 36 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 76 (5%)
 

28741 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 203
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 371
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 294
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 178
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 143
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 48
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 127
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 23
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 8
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 49
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 29
  • 90 or more minutes: 33
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 85.3%


Household type by relationship
Households: 3,352

  • In family households: 2,752 (799 male householders, 242 female householders)
    964 spouses, 652 children (549 natural, 31 adopted, 72 stepchildren), 16 grandchildren, 15 brothers or sisters, 17 parents, 22 other relatives, 25 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 600 (237 male householders (191 living alone)), 273 female householders (242 living alone)), 90 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 72 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 640 2-persons, 212 3-persons, 128 4-persons, 41 5-persons, 9 6-persons, 11 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 433 1-person, 67 2-persons, 10 3-persons.

436 married couples with children.
102 single-parent households (31 men, 71 women).

96.5% of residents of 28741 zip code speak English at home.
2.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (46% very well, 20% well, 34% not well).
0.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
1.0% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (67% very well, 15% well, 18% not well).

Foreign born population: 88 (2.6%)
(33.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.3%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (24%)
  • Mexico (19%)
  • United Kingdom (15%)
  • Philippines (11%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • El Salvador (6%)
  • Honduras (6%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 18
  • 1990 to 1994: 29
  • 1985 to 1989: 9
  • 1980 to 1984: 10
  • 1975 to 1979: 9
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 8

White population: 3,405
Black population: 0
American Indian population: 1
Asian population: 2
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 24
Two or more races population: 12

Zip code 28741 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 United States or American: 507
 English: 501
 Irish: 302
 German: 270
 Scotch-Irish: 253
 Other groups: 177
 Scottish: 135
 French (except Basque): 95
 Italian: 50
 Swedish: 48
 British: 36
 Welsh: 35
 Polish: 32
 Dutch: 29
 European: 21
 Czech: 17
 Russian: 17
 French Canadian: 12
 Danish: 12
 Norwegian: 12
 Ukrainian: 11
 Greek: 9
 Austrian: 9
 Celtic: 8
 Subsaharan African:: 8
 Basque: 7
 Belgian: 5
 South African: 4
 African: 4
 Swiss: 4
 Lithuanian: 3
 Pennsylvania German: 3
 Czechoslovakian: 2
 Iranian: 2
 Maltese: 1



Zip code 28741 topographic map


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CLIFFSIDE LAKE REC AREA (14014 HIGHLANDS ROAD in HIGHLANDS, NC)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-04-1999-0415, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    STATE MASTER (North Carolina facility info) - DRINKING WATER PROGRAM,
    Business SIC classification: NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS
    Alternative names: CLIFFSIDE LAKE RECREATION AREA WATER SYS
  • BARNES LONNIE- RESIDENCE (NCSR 1535 in HIGHLANDS, NC)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS


Median worth of mobile homes: $33,370

Zip code 28741 marital status for males
Zip code 28741 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (49%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1255
  • Northeast: 333
  • Midwest: 320
  • South: 1374
  • West: 49

60% of the 28741 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 25% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 18% lived in North Carolina.

Population in 1990: 2,685. Population change in the 1990s: +759 (+28.3%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 7
Here:  2.7%
North Carolina:  8.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 21
Here:  11.2%
North Carolina:  6.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 15
Here:  17.6%
North Carolina:  20.2%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • ATLANTIC SOUTH POWER GENERATIO (434 CAROLINA WAY, SUITE 2 in HIGHLANDS, NC; small business): $71,316 in 2 contracts in 2000
    $44,144 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2000-05-30. Completion date: 2000-06-30.
    $27,172 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components. Taking place in GA. Signed on 2000-09-28. Completion date: 2000-06-30.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (20-49 employees: 3 establishments, 10-19 employees: 3 establishments, 5-9 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 11 establishments)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 3, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 6)
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: Golf Courses and Country Clubs (20-49: 5, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (20-49: 1, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 4, 1-4: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (20-49: 1, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (20-49: 1, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 2)
  • Construction: Electrical Contractors (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Landscaping Services (10-19: 1, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 5)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




73 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped





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