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ZIP code 28646: Linville, NC

28646 is a ZIP code in Linville, North Carolina, mainly in Avery County. About 382 people live here.

Population
382
Median household income
$76,736
Typical home value
$1,377,300+4.9% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
59.7
Homeowners
100%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 28646 details

CityLinville
StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area23.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density16 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher29.2% of adults 25+
Average commute25 minutes
Center coordinates36.07311, -81.84696

ZIP codes near 28646

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
28653Montezuma, NC3.1 mi26
28662Pineola, NC4.3 mi0
28616Crossnore, NC5.9 mi115
28657Newland, NC6.4 mi8,188
28604Banner Elk, NC7.2 mi7,869
28641Jonas Ridge, NC7.3 mi59
28611Collettsville, NC7.7 mi424
28652Minneapolis, NC7.9 mi132

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

Buying a home in 28646?

A typical home in ZIP code 28646 is worth about $1,377,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $76,736 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $1,377,300 homeWhat can a $76,736 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 28646

What city is ZIP code 28646?

ZIP code 28646 is in Linville, NC, in Avery County.

What county is ZIP code 28646 in?

28646 is mainly in Avery County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 28646?

About 382 people live in ZIP code 28646, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 28646 in?

28646 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.