Webster
Town in Jackson County, North Carolina
Webster is a town in Jackson County, North Carolina, with 372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,162 ft (659 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sylva, 1.8 miles N.
- 372residents (2020 Census)
- 2,162 ftelevation · 659 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 333 / sq mipopulation density
- 28788main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Webster
Webster is a town in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Webster had a population of 372.
Webster was the first county seat of Jackson County, until Sylva assumed the role in 1913.
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Living in Webster
- Median household income
- $61,528
- Median home value
- $375,000
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Webster had 372 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 372 |
|---|---|
| Density | 333 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Webster at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 372 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3505° N, 83.2180° W |
| ZIP codes | 28788, 28779 |
| Official website | townofwebster.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3771600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Webster
- Sylva1.8 mi N
- Dillsboro2.3 mi NW
- Cullowhee3.5 mi SE
- Forest Hills4.0 mi S
- Whittier9.7 mi NW
- Cherokee10.5 mi NW
- Glenville13.5 mi SE
- Bryson City13.9 mi W
- Franklin15.0 mi SW
- Maggie Valley15.0 mi NE
- Waynesville15.5 mi NE
- Cashiers18.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Webster
What county is Webster in?
Webster is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Webster, NC?
372 people lived in Webster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Webster, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28788. Other ZIP codes: 28779.
What is the elevation of Webster?
2,162 feet (659 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Webster?
Sylva (1.8 mi), Dillsboro (2.3 mi), Cullowhee (3.5 mi), Forest Hills (4.0 mi), Whittier (9.7 mi).
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