Linville Falls, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28647

Avery County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

89
6/sq mi

ZIP code 28647 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Linville Falls, Avery County, North Carolina. The area is home to 89 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28647 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28647 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28647 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avery County, so you can benchmark 28647 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28647, Linville Falls, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

89

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 28647, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $917,000.

7

Businesses

44

Employees

$917K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 57.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28647 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28657 Newland, NC 9,488 6.6 mi
28777 Spruce Pine, NC 10,638 5.9 mi
28616 Crossnore, NC 493 6.6 mi
28662 Pineola, NC 140 7.1 mi
28749 Little Switzerland, NC 50 9.7 mi
28646 Linville, NC 342 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28647 in?
ZIP code 28647 (Linville Falls) 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 28647?
ZIP code 28647 in Linville Falls, NC has a population of 89 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28647?
ZIP code 28647 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Linville Falls, NC

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