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ZIP Code 28622
Elk Park, NC, Avery County
Population
2,565
Land area
29.7sq mi
People per sq mi
86
City
Elk Park
ZIP 28622 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28622 at a glance
- ZIP 28622 (Elk Park) is 61% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,028, 39% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,900 (41% below North Carolina) and median rent is $709 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28622
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28622, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,028
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$709/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
22.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
37
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
186
$12.76M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.28M
26 loans
Campaign donations
$17.3K
1% D, 69% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28622, 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
79° / 24°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28622, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 28622
ZIP codes near 28622
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28604Seven Devils | 6.2 mi | 68.7 |
| 28679Cove Creek | 6.6 mi | 25.7 |
| 37687Roan Mountain | 8.1 mi | 95.3 |
| 37640Butler | 8.1 mi | 105 |
| 28652Newland | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| 28653Linville | 10 mi | 0 |
| 28646Grandfather Village | 11 mi | 23.2 |
| 28692Cove Creek | 11 mi | 40 |
| 28664Crossnore | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| 28657Crossnore | 13 mi | 160 |
| 28698Cove Creek | 13 mi | 25.9 |
| 28616Crossnore | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28622?
- ZIP code 28622 is in Elk Park, NC (Avery County).
- What county is ZIP code 28622 in?
- ZIP code 28622 is mostly in Avery County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28622?
- About 2,565 people live in the 28622 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.