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Watauga County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Watauga County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 7 ZIP codes — population 57,751 — avg. income $59,401 — avg. home value $316,043. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
57,751
Median household income (avg.)
$59,401
79% of U.S. median
Average home value
$316,043
91% of U.S. median
Average rent
$827
71% of U.S. median
Watauga County demographics
Watauga County, North Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 57,751.
Median household income in Watauga County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Watauga County, North Carolina is about $59,401 — about 11% below the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28605 (Blowing Rock) is near the top at about $74,865, while 28607 (Boone) is near the bottom at about $44,132.
Housing in Watauga County
For housing in Watauga County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $316,043 and the average median rent is about $827.
The most populous ZIP is 28607 (Boone) with about 35,504 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Watauga County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28607 | Boone | Watauga County | NC | 35,504 | $44,132 | $339,200 |
| 28604 | Beech Mountain | Watauga County | NC | 7,280 | $64,052 | $319,200 |
| 28692 | Cove Creek | Watauga County | NC | 4,462 | $48,750 | $289,200 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | Watauga County | NC | 3,471 | $74,865 | $449,500 |
| 28679 | Valle Crucis | Watauga County | NC | 2,535 | $64,833 | $282,400 |
| 28698 | Cove Creek | Watauga County | NC | 2,259 | $56,506 | $224,800 |
| 28618 | — | Watauga County | NC | 2,240 | $62,667 | $308,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Watauga County?
Watauga County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 57,751 across 7 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Watauga County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Watauga County, North Carolina is about $59,401, about 11% below the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $316,043. Among ZIPs with data, 28605 (Blowing Rock) is near the top ($74,865) and 28607 (Boone) is near the bottom ($44,132).
How many ZIP codes are in Watauga County?
Watauga County, North Carolina includes 7 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Watauga County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Watauga County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.