Crossnore, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28616
Avery County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 493
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $314,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crossnore pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28616 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28616 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crossnore, Avery County, North Carolina, home to just 493 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 28616, but per-capita income is $17,506. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $314,300 (21% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Avery County, so 28616 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28616, Crossnore, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
493
Population
7.0
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28616?
19.3
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
6.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$17,506
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
52housing units
52
Total Housing Units
22
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,300
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 28616, employing approximately 191 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,528,000.
13
Businesses
191
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 30.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 23.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28616 vs 28662 →
ZIP 28616 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28777
Spruce Pine (28777)
10,638 residents
- 28657
Newland (28657)
9,488 residents
- 28616 493
Crossnore (28616)
493 residents
- 28646 342
Linville (28646)
342 residents
- 28662 140
Pineola (28662)
140 residents
- 28647 89
Linville Falls (28647)
89 residents
- 28652 46
Minneapolis (28652)
46 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28616 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28616 in?
ZIP code 28616 (Crossnore) is located in Avery County, North Carolina. Avery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/avery-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28616?
ZIP code 28616 in Crossnore, NC has a population of 493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28616?
The median home value in ZIP 28616 is $314,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28616 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28616?
ZIP code 28616 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28616?
In ZIP code 28616, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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