28622 Zip Code Profile

28622 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Elk Park, North Carolina. Median household income here ($22,468) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $33,411/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 28622 is $28,158.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28622 earn an average of $20,530/year. Women earn only $15,492/year.

1,062 people in 28622 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28622? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.5 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 1,276 men and 1,251 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,763 people (out of the 2,527 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 855 homes, and 10 businesses every day. 8 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28622 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Valetta, Malta!) and -82 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,966 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

• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,527
• White Population: 2,447
• Black Population: 15
• Hispanic Population: 114
• Asian Population: 6
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 19
• Male Population: 1,276
• Female Population: 1,251
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: North Carolina
• County: Avery
• City: Elk Park
• Longitude: -82.0
• Latitude: 36.2
• Elevation: 2,966 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 828

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,009
• Drive alone: 727
• Carpool: 271
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 8


• Average commute time: 27.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 59
•    5 - 9: 54
•    10 - 14: 94
•    15 - 19: 144
•    20 - 24: 117
•    25 - 29: 77
•    30 - 34: 193
•    35 - 39: 27
•    40 - 44: 64
•    45 - 59: 142
•    60 - 89: 22
•    90 plus: 16

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $133,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,143
• Businesses: 38
• Employees: 160
• Annual Payroll: $4,415,000
• Average Family Income: $33,411
• Median Family Income: $22,468
• Average Income for Men: $20,530
• Average Income for Women: $15,492

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 10
• Congressional District Land Area: 3302.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: Patrick T. McHenry (R)

• Other Stuff

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

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View all schools in Elk Park

Primary Schools

Beech Mountain Elementary

60 Flat Springs Road

Elk Park, NC 28622

(828) 898-4343

Freedom Trail Elementary

6110 North Us Hwy 19e

Elk Park, NC 28622

(828) 733-4744

Middle Schools

Cranberry Middle

6230 North Highway 19e

Elk Park, NC 28622

(828) 733-2932