28604 ZIP Code – Banner Elk, North Carolina
28604 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Banner Elk, North Carolina, part of Avery County with a population of approximately 7,671 residents. The median household income of $61,161 is near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $296,500, near the national average, with 81.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $973 is near the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.0%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 9.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 42.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28679, 28622, 28646.
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ZIP 28604 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28604 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,671 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $296k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $973 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28679 – Sugar Grove
- 28622 – Elk Park
- 28646 – Linville
- 28692 – Vilas
- 28653 – Montezuma
- 28605 – Blowing Rock
- 28652 – Minneapolis
- 28662 – Pineola
- 28657 – Newland
- 28607 – Boone
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28679 | SUGAR GROVE | 2,292 | $61,857 |
| 28622 | ELK PARK | 2,384 | $44,491 |
| 28646 | LINVILLE | 574 | $71,538 |
| 28692 | VILAS | 4,355 | $44,824 |
| 28653 | MONTEZUMA | 25 | Not provided |