28604 Zip Code Profile

28604 is a sparsely populated, upscale suburban zip code in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $53,697/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28604 is $41,960.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28604 earn an average of $30,986/year. Women earn only $15,460/year.

2,519 people in 28604 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28604? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.5 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 3,158 men and 3,091 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,543 people (out of the 6,249 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,793 homes, and 242 businesses every day. 110 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28604 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tehran, Iran!) and -82 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 4,345 feet above sea levell.

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• Bakersville Farmers Market
• Fox Den Subdivision
• Harbour Neighbors
• High Country Farmers Market
• Johnson County Farmers Market
• Mountain City Farmers Market
• Mountain Shores

• Orchard Meadows Homeowner's Association
• Shull's Farmer and Gardener Co-op
• Spruce Pine Farmers Market
• The Garden Barn Farmers Market
• Valle Crucis Farmers Market at Mast General
• Watauga County Farmers' Market
• Windy Hill Estates

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,249
• White Population: 6,020
• Black Population: 107
• Hispanic Population: 246
• Asian Population: 50
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 68
• Male Population: 3,158
• Female Population: 3,091
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: North Carolina
• County: Avery
• City: Banner Elk
• Longitude: -81.8
• Latitude: 36.2
• Elevation: 4,345 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 828

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,351
• Drive alone: 1,910
• Carpool: 316
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 110


• Average commute time: 23.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 190
•    5 - 9: 300
•    10 - 14: 355
•    15 - 19: 406
•    20 - 24: 267
•    25 - 29: 159
•    30 - 34: 330
•    35 - 39: 33
•    40 - 44: 48
•    45 - 59: 127
•    60 - 89: 55
•    90 plus: 81

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $251,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,964
• Businesses: 305
• Employees: 2,844
• Annual Payroll: $56,832,000
• Average Family Income: $53,697
• Median Family Income: $34,590
• Average Income for Men: $30,986
• Average Income for Women: $15,460

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05, 10
• Congressional District Land Area: 4401.0, 3302.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: Virginia Foxx (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 011
• State FIPS Code: 37

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View all schools in Banner Elk

Primary Schools

Banner Elk Elementary

185 Azalea Circle

Banner Elk, NC 28604

(828) 898-5575

Other Schools

Grandfather Academy

64 Grandfather Home Dr.

Banner Elk, NC 28604

(828) 898-3868