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Avery County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Avery County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 8 ZIP codes — population 11,695 — avg. income $70,675 — avg. home value $252,875. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
11,695
Median household income (avg.)
$70,675
94% of U.S. median
Average home value
$252,875
73% of U.S. median
Average rent
$489
42% of U.S. median
Avery County demographics
Avery County, North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 11,695.
Median household income in Avery County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Avery County, North Carolina is about $70,675 — about 6% above the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 6% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28616 (Crossnore) is near the top at about $107,292, while 28622 (Elk Park) is near the bottom at about $45,169.
Housing in Avery County
For housing in Avery County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $252,875 and the average median rent is about $489.
The most populous ZIP is 28657 (Newland) with about 8,098 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Avery County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28657 | Newland | Avery County | NC | 8,098 | $56,371 | $223,600 |
| 28622 | Elk Park | Avery County | NC | 2,701 | $45,169 | $171,100 |
| 28646 | Linville | Avery County | NC | 544 | $73,868 | $394,300 |
| 28652 | — | Avery County | NC | 157 | — | — |
| 28616 | Crossnore | Avery County | NC | 129 | $107,292 | $222,500 |
| 28664 | — | Avery County | NC | 41 | — | — |
| 28653 | — | Avery County | NC | 25 | — | — |
| 28662 | — | Avery County | NC | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Avery County?
Avery County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 11,695 across 8 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Avery County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Avery County, North Carolina is about $70,675, about 6% above the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 6% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $252,875. Among ZIPs with data, 28616 (Crossnore) is near the top ($107,292) and 28622 (Elk Park) is near the bottom ($45,169).
How many ZIP codes are in Avery County?
Avery County, North Carolina includes 8 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Avery County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Avery County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.