Highlands, NC 28741

Population 3,637

28741 is zip code located in Highlands, North Carolina. The population is 3,637, making 28741 the largest zipcode in Highlands and the 5th largest in Jackson County.

There are 1 public schools in 28741 with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Highlands is high , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28741. Unemployment in 28741 is moderate.

Highlands Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

66.64% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

1.51% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

43 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in 28741, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 28741's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 28741.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    65.6%
  • Rented
    9.4%
  • Owned
    25%

Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $626
  • 1 Bedroom: $637
  • 2 Bedrooms: $726
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,146

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Environmental Hazards

43 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.22°
  • February 47.48°
  • March 55.22°
  • April 63.95°
  • May 71.6°
  • June 79.81°
  • July 82.03°
  • August 81.42°
  • September 74.75°
  • October 63.53°
  • November 54.02°
  • December 47.27°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Highlands, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28741: $58,778

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.96%
White Collar - 60.04%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 28741 in our database.

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all