Whittier
Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina
Whittier is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, North Carolina, with 25 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,841 ft (561 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherokee, 4.7 miles NE.
- 25residents (2020 Census)
- 1,841 ftelevation · 561 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 137 / sq mipopulation density
- 28789ZIP code
About Whittier
Whittier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson and Swain counties in the western part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 25.
Whittier is located on the Tuckasegee River, between Bryson City downstream to the west, and Dillsboro upstream to the southeast. The town of Whittier has its own Post Office, located at 22 Main Street.
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Whittier had 25 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25 |
|---|---|
| Density | 137 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whittier at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 25 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,841 ft (561 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4347° N, 83.3548° W |
| ZIP code | 28789 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3773780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whittier
- Cherokee4.7 mi NE
- Bryson City5.2 mi W
- Dillsboro7.3 mi SE
- Sylva8.7 mi SE
- Webster9.7 mi SE
- Cullowhee13.0 mi SE
- Forest Hills13.2 mi SE
- Maggie Valley17.6 mi E
- Franklin17.7 mi S
- Waynesville20.3 mi E
- Gatlinburg, TN21.5 mi N
- Glenville22.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whittier
What county is Whittier in?
Whittier is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Whittier, NC?
25 people lived in Whittier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whittier, NC?
The ZIP code of Whittier is 28789.
What is the elevation of Whittier?
1,841 feet (561 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whittier?
Cherokee (4.7 mi), Bryson City (5.2 mi), Dillsboro (7.3 mi), Sylva (8.7 mi), Webster (9.7 mi).
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