ZIP code 28604

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 28604 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Banner Elk, NC. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 28604 ZIP code area.

28604 is the zip code for

Banner Elk, NC

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Beech Mountain, NC
Valle Crucis, NC
Sugar Mountain, NC
Seven Devils, NC

Total population
6,249
Housing units
9,051
Land area
(sq. miles)
65.71
Density
(people per sq. mile)
95.10
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.07

Demographic data for zip code 28604

Gender:

Male
3,158
Female
3,091
Median age
Male
38.80
Female
42.70
Gender

Households:

Total households
2,599
Family households
1,571
Nonfamily households
1,028
Average household size
2.22
Average family size
2.73
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
9,051
Occupied housing units
2,599
Owner-occupied
1,791
Renter-occupied
808
Vacant housing units
6,452
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
262
5 to 9 years
265
10 to 14 years
284
15 to 19 years
488
20 to 24 years
717
25 to 34 years
718
35 to 44 years
686
45 to 54 years
904
55 to 59 years
468
60 to 64 years
434
65 to 74 years
598
75 to 84 years
336
85 years and over
89
Median age
40.60
Age

Race:

White
5,783
Hispanic or Latino
246
Black or African American
92
Asian
31
American Indian & Alaska Native
22
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
1
Other (One Race)
6
Two or More Races
68
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 28604

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
5,779
Civilian labor force
3,557
Employed
3,212
Unemployed
345
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
2,222
Percent Unemployed
9.7%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
2,836
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
2,240
Carpooled
300
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
123
Other means
5
Worked at home
168
Mean travel time
19.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,212
Management / business / science / arts
1,135
Service
908
Sales / office
809
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
267
Production / transportation / material moving
93
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,212
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
17
Construction
244
Manufacturing
76
Wholesale trade
42
Retail trade
389
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
15
Information
54
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
237
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
312
Educational services / health care / social assistance
830
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
669
Public administration
79
Other services
248
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,212
Private wage & salary workers
2,307
Government workers
459
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
441
Unpaid family workers
5
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
2,803
Less than $10,000
333
$10,000 to $14,999
185
$15,000 to $24,999
341
$25,000 to $34,999
353
$35,000 to $49,999
474
$50,000 to $74,999
442
$75,000 to $99,999
322
$100,000 to $149,999
197
$150,000 to $199,999
42
$200,000 or more
114
Median household income
$39,964
Mean household income
$63,190
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
21.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 28604

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Banner Elk Elementary
185 Azalea Circle
(828) 898-5575171300.0
Grandfather Academy
Hickory Nut Gap Rd
(Other/Alternative School)
(828) 898-38683800.0

Public libraries around Banner Elk, NC

NameAddress
Hickory Public Library
375 3rd Street, Ne
Hickory, NC 28601

Universities and Colleges around 28604

NameAddressPhone
Lenoir-Rhyne College - Gifts Office625 7th Avenue Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-7336
Basic Skills CenterHighway 421 & Highway 10
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 297-5253
Gardner-Webb University1375 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-9531
Catawba Valley Community College
2550 USHighway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7000
Caldwell Community College-Watauga Campus - Evening Program at Watauga High Sc400 High School Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 265-1836
Arndt H M Middle School3350 34th Street Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9545
Hickory Metro Higher Education Center2760 USHighway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-5546

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 28604

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Alleghany Memorial Hospital233 Doctors Street
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-551146
Ashe Memorial Hospital
200 Hospital Avenue
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 246-7101115
Blowing Rock HospitalChestnut Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3136100
Broughton Hospital
1000 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2111507
Caldwell Memorial Hospital321 Mulberry Street Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 757-510071
Catawba Memorial Hospital
810 Fairgrove Church Road Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 326-3000191
Charles A Cannon Jr Mem Hosp434 Hospital Drive
Linville, NC 28646
(828) 737-700070
Davis Regional Medical Center218 Old Mocksville Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-0281132
Frye Regional Medical Center420 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-6070355
Grace Hospital
2201 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000269
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Parkwood Drive
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 527-7000201
Iredell Memorial Hospital
557 Brookdale Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-5661202
Valdese General Hospital

Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-2251199
Watauga Medical Center
Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-4100105
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
1370 West D Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 651-8100130

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 28604

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
BEST WESTERN MOUNTAIN LODGE1615 TYNECASTLE HIGHWAY 184
Banner Elk, NC 28604
10090190
1902 TURNPIKE HOUSE BED AND BRE317 OLD TURNPIKE RD
Banner Elk, NC 28604
5124180
BEECH MOUNTAIN INNS700 BEECH MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
Banner Elk, NC 28604
5380143
Sugar Ski and Country Club100 Sugar Ski Drive
Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
-105140
ARCHERS MTN INN AND CABINS2489 Beech Mountain Parkway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
-80160

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 28604

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Artisanal Restaurant1200 Dobbins Rd
Banner Elk, NC 28604
American828-898-5395
Hearthstone Tavern & Grille3990 Hwy 105 S Suite 9
Banner Elk, NC 28604
American, Southern828-898-3461
Louisiana Purchase Food & Spirits397 Shawneehaw Ave
Banner Elk, NC 28604
American, Cajun, Southern828-898-5656
Mast Farm Inn2543 Broadstone Rd
Banner Elk, NC 28604
American, Contemporary828-963-5857
McDonald's3980 Nc Highway 105 S
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches828-898-9677
Subway Sandwiches & Salads3579 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches828-898-8544
Zuzda502 West Main St.
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Tapas, Fusion, Wine Bar828-898-4166

Crime Rates in Banner Elk, NC

Crime rates in Banner Elk, NC:

Total
33
Violent Crime
5
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
2
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
3
Property Crime
28
Burglary
4
Larceny & Theft
21
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
Arson
0
Banner Elk, NC

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