| Official Zip Code Name | Banner Elk |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Watauga |
| Secondary County: | Avery |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | BEECH MNT BEECH MOUNTAIN SEVEN DEVILS SUGAR MOUNTAIN SUGAR MTN |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | BALM ELK VALLEY FOSCOE GRANDFATHER KELLERSVILLE MATNEY NORWOOD HOLLOW ROMINGER WHITE ROCK |
| Current Population: | 6249 |
| Racial Majority: | White 89.75% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 83.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income | $40355 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $59510 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 19.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 3005 - 4567 ft. |
| Area | 64 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.17652600, -81.84724900 |
The current unemployment level in 28604 is 2.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28604 increased to 6249 from 5466 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28604 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28604 public schools is White. 48.1% of students in 28604 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6015 | 89.75% | 5783 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 161 | 2.4% | 92 | +75% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 2.67% | 246 | -27% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 33 | 0.49% | 22 | +50% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.98% | 31 | +329% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.03% | 6 | -67% |
| Two Or More Races | 68 | 2.67% | 68 | +163% |
| White | 83.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6249 | 5466 |
| Male Population | 50.50% | |
| Female Population | 49.50% | |
| Total Households | 2599 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 48.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $40355 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 60.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.30% |
| 28604 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| North Carolina District 11 | Mark Meadows | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28604 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 85 | Josh Dobson | Republican |
| 93 | C. Ray Russell | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28692 - Vilas |
| 28605 - Blowing Rock |
| 28622 - Elk Park |
| 28657 - Newland |
| 28679 - Sugar Grove |
| 28607 - Boone |
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| Sugar Mountain, NC |
| Seven Devils, NC |
| Banner Elk, NC |
Zip Code 28604 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 46 | 53 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 38 | 30 | 23 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 77 | 75 | 70 | 62 | 53 | 44 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.28 | 3.88 | 4.96 | 4.25 | 4.83 | 4.66 | 4.43 | 4.39 | 4.21 | 3.69 | 3.86 | 3.24 | 50.68 |