SYLVA, NC 28779
Total Population: 17,845
Median Home Value
$234,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,407
Across all households
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.2%
65 Years and Over
21.8%
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.0%
No Health Insurance
13.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,407
Mean Household Income
$67,656
Per Capita Income
$31,241
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$234,200
Median Rent
$803/mo
Total Housing Units
9,551
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Renter-Occupied
33.4%
Vacancy Rate
15.4%
Married Couple Households
43.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.0%
Average Household Size
2.18
Broadband Internet Access
79.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28779.