28646 ZIP Code, Linville, NC
28646 is a ZIP code in Linville, North Carolina in Avery County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 28653, 28662 and 28616. 382 people live here in 193 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $76,736, close to the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 59.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Linville, NC
- County: Avery County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 382
- Median household income: $76,736
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 382 |
| Households | 193 |
| Median household income | $76,736 |
| Income per person | $56,108 |
| Median age | 59.7 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $371,300 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 34.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.5% |
| Broadband internet | 69.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 29.5% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 36.3% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 2.1% |
| $200K+ | 13.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 13.1% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 2.4% |
| 45–54 | 5.0% |
| 55–64 | 52.0% |
| 65–74 | 24.3% |
| 75+ | 3.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 5.0% |
| Owned outright | 13.5% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 81.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.2% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 5.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 28646
45 business establishments with 785 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 8
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 6
- Retail Trade: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Construction: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 28653 (3.1 mi)
- 28662 (4.3 mi)
- 28616 — Crossnore town, NC (5.9 mi)
- 28657 — Newland town, NC (6.4 mi)
- 28604 — Beech Mountain town, NC (7.2 mi)
- 28641 (7.3 mi)
- 28611 (7.7 mi)
- 28652 (7.9 mi)
Areas that include 28646
- Linville, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grandfather Village, NC ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Avery County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28646, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 28646 in?
- 28646 is a Linville, NC mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Linville and 7% lies inside Grandfather Village; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 28646 in?
- 28646 is in Avery County.
- What is the population of 28646?
- About 382 people (±256), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 553.
- What is the median household income in 28646?
- $76,736 (±$59,423), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 28646?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 28646 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28646?
- The closest, measured center to center: 28653 (3.1 mi), 28662 (4.3 mi), 28616 (5.9 mi, Crossnore), 28657 (6.4 mi, Newland), 28604 (7.2 mi, Beech Mountain) and 28641 (7.3 mi).
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