Avery County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
17,864
population (2021)
+0.4%
pop change since 2010
37011
FIPS code
Avery County ZIP code map
About Avery County
Avery County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,864 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.4% from 17,797 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Avery County is 37011.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,864 |
| 2010 population | 17,797 |
| Change | +0.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37011 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Avery County
ZIP codes for Avery County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | Banner Elk | Avery | View map |
| 28616 | Crossnore | Avery | View map |
| 28622 | Elk Park | Avery | View map |
| 28646 | Linville | Avery | View map |
| 28652 | Minneapolis | Avery | View map |
| 28653 | Montezuma | Avery | View map |
| 28657 | Newland | Avery | View map |
| 28662 | Pineola | Avery | View map |
| 28664 | Plumtree | Avery | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,585
Population
49.4
Median age
$48,927
Median household income
$31,086
Per capita income
$176,350
Median home value
$653
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
6,963
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
203
Under 5
229
229
5–9
259
230
10–14
259
206
15–19
232
190
20–24
215
566
25–34
639
543
35–44
612
732
45–54
826
187
55–59
212
459
60–64
517
824
65–74
929
466
75–84
525
139
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,770 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 8,815 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,040 | 28.7% |
| Median age | 49.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,244 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.8%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
13.8%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $48,927 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.5%
$50k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
23.4%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,350 |
| Median rent / month | $653 |
| Owner occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 38.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 19.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 47.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.5% |
| Fuel oil | 27.1% |
| Wood | 11.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,488 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 123 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 748 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,351 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,142 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,108 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 16.6% |
| Married | 57.3% | 56.7% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
27.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 81 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 753 | 45.5% |
| High school | 468 | 30.0% |
| College / grad school | 230 | 13.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Retail trade
12.8%
Construction
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Public administration
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Professional & management
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 26.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.4% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
16.9%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 666 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 21.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.0% |
| Public insurance | 51.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,153 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 76 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 72 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,456 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 10,409 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,523 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 47 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 129 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 42 | 16.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,369 | 12.9% |
| French | 1,060 | 10% |
| Italian | 859 | 8.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 118 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 37 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 89.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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