Zip Code
28779
City
Sylva, NC
Population & Migration
What is the forecasted population for Zip code 28779 Sylva, NC?
- Population census 2020
- 19,292
- Forecasted population 2025
- 17,835
- -0.08% vs. 2020
- Forecasted population 2030
- 19,044
- -0.01% vs. 2020
Zip code 28779 Sylva, NC population is forecasted to decrease -0.08% by 2025 (-12.3 points below the 4.7% national average).
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Housing and Affordability
With a forecasted population of 17,835 people for 2025 zip code 28779 Sylva, NC will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have an excess of -129 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 5.3 points above national US average.
- Total homes available 2020
- 10,115
- Estimated total home demand in 2030
- 9,985
- Total homes balance inventory
- -129
Average Household Income in zip code 28779 Sylva, NC
from Internal Revenue Service
- Average household income in 2021
- $68,851
Affordability
- Affordability Index
- 4
Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5
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Climate Resiliency
Drinking water violations
How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 28779 Sylva, NC?
County total number of drinking water violations
311
+27%
244
County total number of drinking water contaminations
48
+100%
24
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