Maggie Valley
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina

Maggie Valley is a town in Haywood County, North Carolina, with 1,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,018 ft (920 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waynesville, 4.5 miles SE.
- 1,687residents (2020 Census)
- 3,018 ftelevation · 920 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 475 / sq mipopulation density
- 28751ZIP code
About Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley is a town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,687 at the 2020 census. A popular tourist destination, it is home to Cataloochee Ski Area and the former Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park. Maggie Valley is part of the Asheville metropolitan area.
The community gets its name from Maggie Mae Setzer; her father John "Uncle Jack" Sidney Setzer founded the area's first post office and named it after one of his daughters.
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Living in Maggie Valley
- Median household income
- $68,125
- Median home value
- $320,500
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Median age
- 51.1
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Maggie Valley had 1,687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 475 per sq mi (183 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Maggie Valley at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Haywood County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,687 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,018 ft (920 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5258° N, 83.0618° W |
| ZIP code | 28751 |
| Official website | townofmaggievalley.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3740600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Maggie Valley
- Waynesville4.5 mi SE
- Lake Junaluska5.0 mi E
- Clyde8.5 mi E
- West Canton11.1 mi E
- Canton12.6 mi E
- Sylva13.6 mi SW
- Cherokee13.7 mi W
- Webster15.0 mi SW
- Dillsboro15.2 mi SW
- Cullowhee16.4 mi SW
- Forest Hills17.6 mi SW
- Whittier17.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Maggie Valley
What county is Maggie Valley in?
Maggie Valley is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Maggie Valley, NC?
1,687 people lived in Maggie Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Maggie Valley, NC?
The ZIP code of Maggie Valley is 28751.
What is the elevation of Maggie Valley?
3,018 feet (920 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Maggie Valley?
Waynesville (4.5 mi), Lake Junaluska (5.0 mi), Clyde (8.5 mi), West Canton (11.1 mi), Canton (12.6 mi).
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