Zip Code 28789 — Whittier, NC
28789 is a ZIP Code associated with Whittier, NC, located within Jackson. The postal region supports an estimated population of 5,788 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 38.2 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28789 |
| Primary City | Whittier |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Jackson |
| Total Population | 5,788 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 38.2 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28789 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28789 | Jackson County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 5,788 | 41,407 | 10,730,463 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 38.2 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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