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Newland, NC
Town in Avery County, North Carolina.
Population
866
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,158
ZIP codes
0
Newland and its ZIP codes
Newland at a glance
- Newland is about 5.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,006 a year, 36% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,700 (16% below North Carolina) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Newland, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,006
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (137), German Americans (99), Scottish Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avery County. PPP loans are for Newland.
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
How people get to work
Newland, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newland, 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
72° / 21°F
64.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Newland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 4.3 mi | 2.5 |
| CrossnoreTown | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Banner ElkTown | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Elk ParkTown | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Seven DevilsTown | 6.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Beech MountainTown | 8.7 mi | 6.5 |
| FoscoeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| Valle CrucisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| BakersvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Spruce PineTown | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Blowing RockTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Cove CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| BooneTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newland, NC in?
- Newland is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Newland, NC?
- About 866 people live in Newland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newland?
- Nearby places include Linville (3.5 mi), Sugar Mountain (4.3 mi), Crossnore (4.6 mi), Grandfather Village (4.6 mi), Banner Elk (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023