Welcome to SAPPHIRE, NC 28774
28774 is a sparsely populated, upscale rural zip code in Sapphire, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, older, and almost entirely married couples. At $267,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Brevard area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 52.5. There are 378 men and 407 women. The median age for men is 52.2 while for women the median age is 53.
28774 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 35 degrees latitude (same latitude as Busan, South Korea) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,974 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Sapphire, NC
Average Home Value in 28774: $267,900
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 785
- White Population: 770
- Black Population: 0
- Hispanic Population: 12
- Asian Population: 3
- Hawaiian Population: 0
- Indian Population: 2
- Male Population: 378
- Female Population: 407
- Median Age: 52.5
- Median Age of Males: 52.2
- Median Age of Females: 53.0
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: South Atlantic
- State: North Carolina
- CBSA Type: Micropolitan
- CBSA Name: Brevard NC
- County: Transylvania
- City: Sapphire
- Longitude: -83.0
- Latitude: 35.1
- Elevation: 2,974 feet above sea level
- Area code: 828
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $267,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $64,130
- Businesses: 42
- Employees: 321
- Annual Payroll: $9,294,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 11
- Congressional District Land Area: 6025.0
- Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
- Jr Senator: Elizabeth Dole (R)
- US House Representative: Heath Shuler (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 175
- State FIPS Code: 37
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Sex Offender Information
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Neighborhoods in Zip Code 28774
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