28622 ZIP Code – Elk Park, North Carolina
28622 is a ZIP code serving Elk Park, North Carolina in Avery County with a population of approximately 2,384 residents. The median household income of $44,491 is below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $154,200, well below the national average, with 73.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $588 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.5%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 23.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 47.2, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28604, 28679, 28652.
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ZIP 28622 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28622 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,384 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $588 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28604 – Banner Elk
- 28679 – Sugar Grove
- 28652 – Minneapolis
- 37687 – Roan Mountain
- 28653 – Montezuma
- 37640 – Butler
- 28646 – Linville
- 28692 – Vilas
- 28664 – Plumtree
- 28657 – Newland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | BANNER ELK | 7,671 | $61,161 |
| 28679 | SUGAR GROVE | 2,292 | $61,857 |
| 28652 | MINNEAPOLIS | 50 | Not provided |
| 37687 | ROAN MOUNTAIN | 4,159 | $47,629 |
| 28653 | MONTEZUMA | 25 | Not provided |