City

Linville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Avery County  ·  North Carolina

👥544Population
💰$73,868Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.9Median Age
🏠$394,300Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊14.5%Unemployment▲ 197% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
7%
18–24
11%
25–44
15%
45–64
37%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty0.2% ▼ 98% below avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment14.5% ▲ 197% above avg
HS Graduate128 (31.8%)
Some College27 (6.7%)
Associates69 (17.2%)
Bachelors63 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree115 (28.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College6.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,868 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$394,300 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,064
Vacant Units838

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Linville, NC

Linville is a city in North Carolina, located in Avery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 544 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.9 years.

Economically, Linville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,868 is near the national average. Approximately 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Linville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $394,300, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Linville is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.49%).

Linville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Linville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28646 544 $73,868 $394,300 14.5% 44.3% 82.3%