ZIP Code 28604

Located in Banner Elk, NC (Watauga County)

ZIP Code 28604 (Banner Elk, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 7,869 residents (44 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $381,135
  • Average Household Income: $76,319

ZIP code 28604 primarily serves Banner Elk, NC in Watauga County. An estimated 7,869 people live within this area, with about 44 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28604, the average price is around $381,135. That makes local housing 45% higher than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 24% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28604 earns about $76,319 a year. This income is 10% higher than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 3% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 7,869
Median Household Income $76,319
Median Home Value $381,135
Median Age 45.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$33,887
Labor Force Participation54.0%
Unemployment Rate5.3%
Average Commute Time25.2 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate81.8%
Median Rent$991
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)30.5%
Total Housing Units3,236

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityBanner Elk
CountyWatauga
County FIPS37189
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density44.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)36.1770, -81.8475
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.75
Dual Income Families41.7%

Marital Status

Married52.7%
Never Married31.0%
Divorced11.3%
Widowed5.0%

Gender

Male49.2%
Female50.8%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)10.0%
Poverty Rate7.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.5%
Disabled Population11.8%
Limited English Proficiency0.3%

All ZIP Codes in Banner Elk

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28604 Current 7,869 $76,319 $381,135

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37620 Bristol, TN 29.4 miles 38,494
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