Valle Crucis, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Valle Crucis, North Carolina: 28604 and 28679. Together they are home to 10,323 residents in 4,188 households. That is more than the 242 people counted inside Valle Crucis Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $65,246 in 28679 to $76,319 in 28604.
Valle Crucis Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 242 |
| Households | 115 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Median home value | $463,800 |
| Median age | 53.1 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,323 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,188 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $65,246 (28679) to $76,319 (28604) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $73,802 |
| Homeowners | 83.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 7,631 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Valle Crucis: 28604 ($76,319)
- Most residents: 28604 (7,869 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28679 (87.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28679 (22.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28604 (13.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28604 (45.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 28604 ($383,800)
Every ZIP code in Valle Crucis
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | Banner Elk | 7,869 | 3,236 | $76,319 | $383,800 | 81.8% | 21.4% | 13.8% | 8 | 6,974 | 4% of its land |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove | 2,454 | 952 | $65,246 | $287,100 | 87.5% | 22.3% | 5.8% | 2 | 962 | 8% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Valle Crucis when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Valle Crucis Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Valle Crucis. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Valle Crucis.
Counties
- Watauga County — 8 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Valle Crucis, NC?
- 28604 and 28679. A ZIP code is listed for Valle Crucis when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Valle Crucis Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Valle Crucis.
- What is the population of Valle Crucis, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 242 residents inside Valle Crucis Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Valle Crucis hold 10,323 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Valle Crucis, NC?
- Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $65,246 to $76,319.
- Which Valle Crucis 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 Valle Crucis, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 7,631 residential and 309 business mailboxes.
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