Pineola, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28662
Avery County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 140
- 30/sq mi
ZIP code 28662 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.6 square miles in Pineola, Avery County, North Carolina. The area is home to 140 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 28662 against North Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28662 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 28662 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 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avery County, so you can benchmark 28662 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 28662, Pineola, 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
140
Population
4.6
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28662?
—
Median Age
—
Male
—
Female
—
Foreign-Born
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
81
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 28662, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $981,000.
7
Businesses
22
Employees
$981K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 42.9% |
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 28662 vs 28616 →
ZIP 28662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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 28662 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
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