Avery County, NC ZIP Codes
11 ZIP codes cover all or part of Avery County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 17,680 residents in the county, with a median household income of $61,428 and a median home value of $265,800. Median household income ranges from $44,028 in 28622 to $76,319 in 28604. Its largest communities include Newland, Elk Park, Sugar Mountain, Linville and Crossnore.
Avery County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,680 |
| Households | 6,791 |
| Median household income | $61,428 |
| Median home value | $265,800 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Median rent | $773 |
All 11 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 29,934 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,547 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,028 (28622) to $76,319 (28604) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $63,998 |
| Homeowners | 81.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 25 routes, 16,690 homes (5 of 11 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Avery County: 28604 ($76,319)
- Most residents: 28777 (10,178 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28657 (85.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28622 (30.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 28777 (15.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28604 (45.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 28604 ($383,800)
Every ZIP code in Avery County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | 10,178 | 3,989 | $63,378 | $228,400 | 76.7% | 23.9% | 15.9% | 7 | 4,484 | 15% of its land |
| 28657 | Newland | 8,188 | 3,716 | $59,702 | $240,300 | 85.4% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 7 | 4,754 | 84% of its land |
| 28604 | Banner Elk | 7,869 | 3,236 | $76,319 | $383,800 | 81.8% | 21.4% | 13.8% | 8 | 6,974 | 42% of its land |
| 28622 | Elk Park | 2,565 | 1,073 | $44,028 | $169,900 | 73.3% | 30.2% | 6.6% | 2 | 1,064 | 100% of its land |
| 28611 | Collettsville | 424 | 229 | — | — | 100.0% | 32.3% | 18.2% | 1 | 281 | 19% of its land |
| 28646 | Linville | 382 | 193 | $76,736 | $371,300 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 34.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28652 | Avery County | 132 | 36 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28616 | Crossnore | 115 | 22 | — | $314,300 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 56.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28664 | Avery County | 55 | 27 | — | — | 100.0% | 22.2% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28653 | Avery County | 26 | 26 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28662 | Pineola | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Avery County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Newland — 866 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Elk Park — 560 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sugar Mountain — 539 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Linville — 291 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Crossnore — 115 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Grandfather Village — 14 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Avery County, NC?
- 28777, 28657, 28604, 28622, 28611, 28646, 28652, 28616, 28664, 28653 and 28662. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Avery County?
- 17,680 residents in 6,791 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Avery County?
- $61,428 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $44,028 (28622) to $76,319 (28604).
- Which Avery County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28604, at $76,319, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Avery County?
- For the 5 of 11 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 25 carrier routes reaching 16,690 residential and 871 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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