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ZIP code 28781: Topton, NC

28781 is a ZIP code in Topton, North Carolina, mainly in Macon County. About 881 people live here.

Population
881
Median household income
$62,045
Typical home value
$390,300+5% in 12 months
Median rent
$823gross, per month
Median age
59
Homeowners
83%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 28781 details

CityTopton
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area71.6 sq mi, plus 2.4 sq mi of water
Population density12 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher35.9% of adults 25+
Average commute40.1 minutes
Center coordinates35.22406, -83.63548

ZIP codes near 28781

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
28901Andrews, NC9.7 mi5,552
28702Almond, NC10.8 mi588
28734Franklin, NC11.6 mi29,659
28713Bryson City, NC12.0 mi8,425
28904Hayesville, NC12.1 mi10,050
28744Franklin, NC14.6 mi—
28771Robbinsville, NC14.8 mi7,567
28733Fontana Dam, NC16.2 mi63

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 28781?

A typical home in ZIP code 28781 is worth about $390,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,045 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 28781

What city is ZIP code 28781?

ZIP code 28781 is in Topton, NC, in Macon County.

What county is ZIP code 28781 in?

28781 is mainly in Macon County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 28781?

About 881 people live in ZIP code 28781, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 28781 in?

28781 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.