Watauga County, North Carolina ZIP codes
9 ZIP codes are in Watauga County, plus 3 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the Boone, NC micro area.
- ZIP codes
- 9
- Population in these ZIPs
- 58,780
- Avg. median income
- $53,900population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 8
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ZIP codes in Watauga County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28604 | Banner Elk | 7,869 | $76,319 | $490,800 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | 3,883 | $76,477 | $775,400 |
| 28607 | Boone | 35,679 | $46,639 | $491,400 |
| 28608 PO Box | Boone | — | — | — |
| 28618 | Deep Gap | 2,208 | $59,653 | $396,900 |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove | 2,454 | $65,246 | $405,000 |
| 28691 PO Box | Valle Crucis | — | — | — |
| 28692 | Vilas | 4,367 | $43,103 | $421,000 |
| 28698 | Zionville | 2,320 | $54,402 | $340,200 |
ZIP codes partly in Watauga County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Watauga County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28622 | Elk Park | Avery County | 2,565 | $44,028 | $307,000 |
| 28645 | Lenoir | Caldwell County | 45,997 | $51,650 | $215,100 |
| 28684 | Todd | Ashe County | 1,961 | $69,307 | $459,500 |
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
Cities and towns in Watauga County
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Watauga County, North Carolina?
9 ZIP codes are mainly in Watauga County, and 3 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Watauga County?
ZIP codes in Watauga County use the city names Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone, Deep Gap, Sugar Grove, Valle Crucis, Vilas and Zionville.
What metro area is Watauga County in?
Watauga County is part of the Boone, NC micropolitan statistical area.