🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

28622

Elk Park

ZIP Code 28622 is a standard zip code serving Elk Park, Elk Park, North Carolina (NC), in Avery County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,527 with a median household income of $35,110. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: North Carolina (NC)
County: Avery
City: Elk Park
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.164600
Longitude: -81.963900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 31.00 mi²
Population Density: 82.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.283162°N, 36.129279°S, -81.888349°E, -82.016445°W

With 2,527 residents spread across 31.00 square miles, this area has a population density of 82.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,527

Population

45th percentile

$35,110

Median Income

15th percentile

$132,400

Median Home Value

50th percentile

31.00 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 28622 is $35,110, and the median home value is $132,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,500

Total Units

1,056

Occupied Units

70.4%

Occupancy Rate

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