Zip Code

28785

City

Waynesville, NC

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 28785 Waynesville, NC?

Population census 2020
7,713
Forecasted population 2025
9,070
17.6% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
8,848
14.7% vs. 2020

Zip code 28785 Waynesville, NC population is forecasted to grow 17.6% by 2025 (12.9 points above the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 9,070 people for 2025 zip code 28785 Waynesville, NC will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 695 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 17.7 points above national US average.

Total homes available 2020
4,724
Estimated total home demand in 2030
5,419
Total homes balance inventory
695

Average Household Income in zip code 28785 Waynesville, NC
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$77,191

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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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 28785 Waynesville, NC?

County total number of drinking water violations

143

-41%

244

County total number of drinking water contaminations

33

+38%

24

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