Sylva, NC 28779

Population 16,472

28779 is zip code located in Sylva, North Carolina. The population is 16,472, making 28779 the largest zipcode in Sylva and the largest in Jackson County.

There are 6 public schools in 28779 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sylva is moderate , and there are 40 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28779. Unemployment in 28779 is moderate.

Sylva Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

56.74% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

44.23% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

129 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in 28779, NC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 28779's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Heritage Christian Academy

Victory Christian School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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5 Former Drug Labs view all

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    21.4%
  • Rented
    22.8%
  • Owned
    55.8%

Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,430

Zip Codes

28779

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Environmental Hazards

129 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Sylva, NC has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Sylva, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Sylva, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.37°
  • February 38.65°
  • March 46.35°
  • April 56.23°
  • May 62.75°
  • June 69.88°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 72.13°
  • September 65.2°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 44.85°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sylva, NC

Earthquakes
Sylva, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sylva, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sylva, NC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sylva, NC has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28779: $47,388

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sylva is 3.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.42%
White Collar - 58.58%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 28779 in our database.

7 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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