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Foscoe, NC
Census-designated place in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Population
1,226
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
212
ZIP codes
0
Foscoe and its ZIP codes
Foscoe at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $49,243 a year, 32% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,800 (13% above North Carolina) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Foscoe, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Foscoe, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,243
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$325,800
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Irish Americans (194), Mexican Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Watauga County. PPP loans are for Foscoe.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,186
24,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,442
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $6,223 per person
How people get to work
Foscoe, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Foscoe, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
485
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 21°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Foscoe, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Foscoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Seven DevilsTown | 2.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.4 |
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 5.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Banner ElkTown | 5.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Blowing RockTown | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| BooneTown | 6.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Beech MountainTown | 7.3 mi | 6.5 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 8.5 |
| NewlandTown | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Elk ParkTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| CrossnoreTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| Butler, TNCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| LenoirCity | 21 mi | 20.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Foscoe, NC in?
- Foscoe is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Foscoe, NC?
- About 1,226 people live in Foscoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Foscoe?
- Nearby places include Seven Devils (2.7 mi), Valle Crucis (4 mi), Grandfather Village (5.2 mi), Sugar Mountain (5.3 mi), Banner Elk (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023