Avery County, North Carolina ZIP codes
8 ZIP codes are in Avery County, plus 5 that cross in from neighboring counties.
- ZIP codes
- 8
- Population in these ZIPs
- 11,463
- Avg. median income
- $56,700population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 8
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ZIP codes in Avery County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28616 | Crossnore | 115 | — | $314,300 |
| 28622 | Elk Park | 2,565 | $44,028 | $307,000 |
| 28646 | Linville | 382 | $76,736 | $1,377,300 |
| 28652 | Minneapolis | 132 | — | — |
| 28653 | Montezuma | 26 | — | — |
| 28657 | Newland | 8,188 | $59,702 | $292,000 |
| 28662 | Pineola | 0 | — | — |
| 28664 | Plumtree | 55 | — | — |
ZIP codes partly in Avery County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Avery County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | Banner Elk | Watauga County | 7,869 | $76,319 | $490,800 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | Watauga County | 3,883 | $76,477 | $775,400 |
| 28611 | Collettsville | Caldwell County | 424 | — | $164,200 |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove | Watauga County | 2,454 | $65,246 | $405,000 |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | Mitchell County | 10,178 | $63,378 | $250,700 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Avery County, North Carolina?
8 ZIP codes are mainly in Avery County, and 5 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Avery County?
ZIP codes in Avery County use the city names Crossnore, Elk Park, Linville, Minneapolis, Montezuma, Newland, Pineola and Plumtree.