ZIP code 28774: Sapphire, NC
28774 is a ZIP code in Sapphire, North Carolina, mainly in Transylvania County, part of the Brevard, NC micro area. About 1,451 people live here.
- Population
- 1,451
- Median household income
- $154,635
- Typical home value
- $656,500+1.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 63.2
- Homeowners
- 88.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28774 details
| City | Sapphire |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania County (also partly Jackson County) |
| Metro area | Brevard, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 54.4 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 27 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.09354, -82.99498 |
ZIP codes near 28774
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway, NC | 5.7 mi | 2,021 |
| 28717 | Cashiers, NC | 6.3 mi | 1,265 |
| 28736 | Glenville, NC | 7.7 mi | 1,000 |
| 28772 | Rosman, NC | 9.5 mi | 1,375 |
| 29676 | Salem, SC | 9.7 mi | 6,016 |
| 29686 | Tamassee, SC | 9.9 mi | 989 |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee, NC | 10.4 mi | 1,785 |
| 29685 | Sunset, SC | 11.4 mi | 1,964 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28774?
A typical home in ZIP code 28774 is worth about $656,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $154,635 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 28774
What city is ZIP code 28774?
ZIP code 28774 is in Sapphire, NC, in Transylvania County.
What county is ZIP code 28774 in?
28774 is mainly in Transylvania County, North Carolina, and partly in Jackson County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28774?
About 1,451 people live in ZIP code 28774, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28774 in?
28774 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.