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Crossnore, NC
Town in Avery County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28616.
Population
115
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
257
ZIP codes
1
Crossnore and its ZIP codes
Local data for Crossnore, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avery County. PPP loans are for Crossnore.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,753
7,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $8,000 per person
PPP loans
$2.6M
5 loans, 274 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Crossnore, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
274
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
57.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crossnore, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Crossnore
1 in or overlapping Crossnore. Population shown
Cities near Crossnore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.8 |
| NewlandTown | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| Banner ElkTown | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Elk ParkTown | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Seven DevilsTown | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Spruce PineTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| FoscoeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| BakersvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Beech MountainTown | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| Blowing RockTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| BooneTown | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crossnore, NC in?
- Crossnore is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Crossnore, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crossnore include 28616.
- What is the population of Crossnore, NC?
- About 115 people live in Crossnore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crossnore?
- Nearby places include Linville (4.4 mi), Newland (4.6 mi), Grandfather Village (7.2 mi), Sugar Mountain (8 mi), Banner Elk (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023