Waynesville, NC 28786

Population 20,599

28786 is zip code located in Waynesville, North Carolina. The population is 20,599, making 28786 the largest zipcode in Waynesville and the largest in Haywood County.

There are 6 public schools in 28786 with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Waynesville is very high , and there are 45 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28786. Unemployment in 28786 is moderate.

Zip codes within Waynesville include 28785.

Waynesville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

66.31% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

38.01% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

203 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in 28786, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 28786's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    20.1%
  • Rented
    25.9%
  • Owned
    54.1%

13 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Waynesville, NC issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 13 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Waynesville, NC issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $950
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,180
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,440

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Environmental Hazards

203 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Waynesville, NC has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Waynesville, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Waynesville, 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 Waynesville, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28786: $41,733

Unemployment

Unemployment in Waynesville is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.50%
White Collar - 54.50%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all