28616 ZIP Code — Crossnore, NC

Avery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28616 is located in Crossnore, North Carolina, within Avery County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

139

population

0.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28616 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28616

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crossnore	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	139
Population density	262 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.53 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0302
Longitude	-81.9231
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.3%	55.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	62.8%	28.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	11.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

139

Population

262

People per sq mi

17.7

Median age

$106,000

Median household income

$17,235

Per capita income

$225,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

35.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	56.1%
18 and over	61	43.9%
65 and over	21	15.1%
Median age	17.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.7%

Black or African American 20.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	101	68.7%
Black or African American	30	20.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	5.4%
Other race	7	4.8%
Two or more races	1	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.3%	55.9%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	62.8%	28.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	11.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	6.0%

$25k–$35k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 62.5%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	62.5%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
Median income	$106,000

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 58.3%

$500k–$1M 20.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	48.9%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	21.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.5%
Fuel oil	20.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	5	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	58.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.2%	44.9%
Married	45.8%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 9.3%

Some college, no degree 40.7%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	35.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.1%
Elementary school	41	45.6%
High school	36	40.0%
College / grad school	12	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 74.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Construction 11.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	70.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.3%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	20.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	61.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	139	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	135	97.1%
Born in same state	135	97.1%
Born in different state	46	33.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	2.9%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	22.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	7.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	17.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28616

What city is ZIP code 28616 in?

ZIP code 28616 is primarily assigned to Crossnore, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28616 in?

ZIP code 28616 falls within Avery County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28616 family-oriented?

56% of residents in ZIP code 28616 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 28616 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 28616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28616?

The median household income in ZIP code 28616 is $106,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 28616?

ZIP code 28616 has an estimated population of 139 residents, with a density of 263 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28616 in?

ZIP code 28616 observes the EST timezone.