SYLVA, NC  28779

Total Population: 17,845

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.