US ZIP Code
28616

Crossnore, NC

Avery County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 129 Population ↓ 22% since 2019
💰 $107,292 Median HH Income
▲ 41% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019
🎂 19.1 Median Age ↑ 9% since 2019
🏠 $222,500 Median Home Value
▼ 20% below avg
🎓 33.3% College Grads
▼ 14% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28616
CityCrossnore
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyAvery County
Area Code828
Elevation3,468 ft
Latitude36.021459
Longitude-81.930176
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37011
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 55.8% (72) Female 44.2% (57) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Black: 26.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White67.4%
Black26.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
50%
18–24
10%
25–44
5%
45–64
16%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.1 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.48
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate5 (10.4%)
Associates27 (56.3%)
Bachelors6 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (20.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.4%Associates: 56.3%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
HS Grad10.4%
Associates56.3%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
29%
$200k–300k
48%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,292 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019
Median Home Value$222,500 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units44
Vacant Units23
Avg HH Size2.48

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
24%
$100k–150k
52%
$150k–200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
30–45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
26%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units44
Vacant23
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.48
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28616 is in Crossnore, NC, in Avery County.
ZIP code 28616 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28616 is in Avery County, NC.
ZIP 28616 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28616 is 129 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 28616 is $107,292 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 28616 is $222,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 28616

ZIP code 28616 is located in Crossnore, North Carolina, within Avery County. With a population of 129, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.1 years. Economically, 28616 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,292 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 28616 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,500 is below the national average.

The population of 28616 is majority White (67.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 28616 in Crossnore, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 129 residents, a median household income of $107,292, and a median home value of $222,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.