Sylva
Town in Jackson County, North Carolina
Sylva is a town in Jackson County, North Carolina, with 2,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,753 ft (839 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Webster, 1.8 miles S.
- 2,578residents (2020 Census)
- 2,753 ftelevation · 839 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 854 / sq mipopulation density
- 28779main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sylva
Sylva is an incorporated town located in central Jackson County, in the Plott Balsam Mountains of Western North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sylva had a population of 2,578. It is the county seat, taking over the role from nearby Webster in 1913.
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Living in Sylva
- Median household income
- $44,086
- Median home value
- $201,200
- Median rent
- $797/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Sylva had 2,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 854 per sq mi (330 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sylva at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.02 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3758° N, 83.2186° W |
| ZIP codes | 28779, 28788 |
| Official website | townofsylva.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3766500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sylva
- Webster1.8 mi S
- Dillsboro1.9 mi W
- Cullowhee5.0 mi SE
- Forest Hills5.7 mi S
- Whittier8.7 mi NW
- Cherokee8.9 mi NW
- Bryson City13.3 mi W
- Maggie Valley13.6 mi NE
- Waynesville14.5 mi NE
- Glenville15.2 mi S
- Franklin16.4 mi SW
- Lake Junaluska17.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sylva
What county is Sylva in?
Sylva is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sylva, NC?
2,578 people lived in Sylva at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sylva, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28779. Other ZIP codes: 28788.
What is the elevation of Sylva?
2,753 feet (839 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sylva?
Webster (1.8 mi), Dillsboro (1.9 mi), Cullowhee (5.0 mi), Forest Hills (5.7 mi), Whittier (8.7 mi).
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