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28604 Zip Code Map | Maps, Demographics and Population for Banner Elk, NC

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28604 is a 5-digit zip code located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Banner Elk is the primary city for 28604 and is located in Avery. In the most recent US census the population of 28604 was 7050.

There are a total of 9,403 housing units in 28604, North Carolina. A total of 62.75% (5,900) are currently vacant.

Heading Statistic
Timezone GMT-5
City Name Banner Elk
Housing Units 9,403
Median Home Value $296,500
Universities 0
Law Enforcement 4 Locations
Hospitals 1
Heading Statistic
Current Population 7,050*
Avg Income $61,161
Occupied Houses 3,150
Vacant Houses 5,900
* Population taken from the last census in 2020.

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Population Figures for 28604

Total Population by Age

28604 has a total population of 7,050. In the bar chart and table below, this population is split into 18 different age range segments.

Most inhabitants of 28604 are in the 15 to 19 years age bracket. As of the last census, there are 774 people in this segment.

The 85 years and over segment is the smallest age range in 28604. There are just 130 people in this category.

Age Range Population
Under 5 272
5 to 9 423
10 to 14 393
15 to 19 774
20 to 24 564
25 to 29 288
30 to 34 292
35 to 39 315
40 to 44 487
Age Range Population
45 to 49 501
50 to 54 459
55 to 59 443
60 to 64 608
65 to 69 486
70 to 74 628
75 to 79 396
80 to 84 212
Over 85 130


Race and Gender Population of 28604

Men make up the highest portion of people in 28604. There are 3,849 men and 3,822 women in this 5-digit zip code.

Most people in this zip code are White, with a total of 6,756 people in this category.

The chart and table below shows the population of people and which race they belong to in 28604


Gender Population
Male 3,849
Female 3,822
Race Population
White 6,756
Black 134
American Indian 186
Asian 83
Native Hawaiian 4
Some other race 112

Real Estate Figures

Median Rent Median House Value Median Rooms in House Most Common Heating Type
$135 $296,500 5.3 rooms Electricity

Housing Types in 28604 Zip Code

Below are two charts showing the amount of occupied vs vacant homes and the amount of renter vs owner occupied houses in the 28604 zip code.

The 28604 zip code area has a homeowner vacancy rate of 71.23% and a rental vacancy rate of 88.5%. This means there are a total of 5,900 vacant housing units throughout the zip code area. Conversely there are 3,150 housing units that are currently occupied.

Occupied Units Vacant Units Owner Vacancy Rate Rental Vacancy Rate
3,150 5,900 71.23% 88.5%
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
2,383 767

Property Value in 28604

Most homes in 28604 are valued $300,000 to $499,999, with 805,010 houses in this category.

There are just 8060 houses valued at $300,000 to $499,999. As you can see in the chart and table below, this is the smallest segment in this zip code.

The affordability ratio for the 28604 zip code in North Carolina is 3.2. This is calculated by dividing the median housing value by the median income and is used to show how affordable a zip code is.

An affordability ratio of 3.2 is generally considered Medium (Moderately Affordable).

House Value Units
Less than $50,000 8,060
$50,000 to $99,999 105,030
$100,000 to $149,999 109,080
$150,000 to $199,999 300,060
$200,000 to $299,999 406,020
House Value Units
$300,000 to $499,999 805,010
$500,000 to $999,999 203,070
$1,000,000 or more 9,000
Median House Value $296,500


Heating Types for Homes in 28604

There are 8 different heating types used by people in the 28604 zip code area. As you can see from the table and chart below; Utility gas, Bottled, tank, or LP gas, Electricity, Fuel oil, kerosene, etc., Wood, Solar energy, Other fuel, No fuel used are the most commonly used heating types in this area.

Electricity is most commonly used to heat homes in 28604. As you can see below, there are 1,302 houses that use this method.

Heating Type Units
Utility gas 295
Bottled, tank, or LP gas 1,009
Electricity 1,302
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. 410
Coal or coke 0
Heating Type Units
Wood 109
Solar energy 4
Other fuel 19
No fuel used 2

Household Income Generated 12-months of 2022

The chart and tables below show the household income segments for households in the 28604. 5.9 of households are on the low end, earning less than $10,000 in 2022.

On the other end, 7.3 of households earned more than $200,000 in the same year. You will also see that the mean income of this zip code is around $93,168.

Most households in 28604 earn in the $35,000 to $49,999 range. 17% of households are in this segment.

Income Range Percent
Less than $10,000 5.9
$10,000 to $14,999 0.8
$15,000 to $24,999 8
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1
$35,000 to $49,999 17.9
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4
Income Range Percent
$75,000 to $99,999 16.5
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7
$200,000 or more 7.3
Mean income $93,168

Bedrooms, Rooms and Units in Structures in 28604

Below are three pie charts and tables showing the amount of bedrooms, total rooms and structures in houses for this zip code.

Most houses in 28604 have 5 or more bedrooms, with a total of 86 houses.

In regards to rooms in general, people in this zip code have an average of 5.3 rooms in their house. Most houses actually have 5 rooms in their house. 2,062 homes fit into this category.

2,062 homes in 28604 are in the 1-unit, detached category, which is the most common in terms of structures for this area.

The largest homes tracked, which are 20 units or more, make up 284 of the houses in this zip code. On the other end, 6,777 houses make up the smallest homes, which are 1 unit, mobile homes or boats.

Bedrooms Units
No bedroom 86
1 bedroom 86
2 bedrooms 86
3 bedrooms 86
4 bedrooms 86
5 or more bedrooms 86
Rooms Units
1 room 174
2 rooms 220
3 rooms 770
4 rooms 1,724
5 rooms 2,062
6 rooms 1,575
7 rooms 953
8 rooms 768
9 rooms or more 804
Median rooms 5.3
Units in Structure Units
1-unit, detached 5533
1-unit, attached 178
2 units 178
3 or 4 units 356
5 to 9 units 858
10 to 19 units 775
20 or more units 284
Mobile home 772
Boat, RV, van, etc. 294

Healthcare and Hospitals

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Data
Name City Zip Code Type
SUGAR MOUNTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT SUGAR MOUNTAIN 28604 LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BANNER ELK POLICE DEPARTMENT BANNER ELK 28604 LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
BEECH MOUNTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT BEECH MOUNTAIN 28604 LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
SEVEN DEVILS POLICE DEPARTMENT SEVEN DEVILS 28604 LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
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