Banner Elk, NC 28604

Population 6,743

28604 is zip code located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The population is 6,743, making 28604 the largest zipcode in Banner Elk and the 2nd largest in Avery County.

There are 2 public schools in 28604 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Banner Elk is moderate , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28604. Unemployment in 28604 is moderate.

Banner Elk Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

42.56% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

16.99% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

40 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in 28604, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 28604's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    68%
  • Rented
    9.1%
  • Owned
    22.9%

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  • In 2005, the city of Banner Elk, NC issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2004, the city of Banner Elk, NC issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $654
  • 1 Bedroom: $688
  • 2 Bedrooms: $879
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,109
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,279

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Environmental Hazards

40 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Banner Elk, NC has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Banner Elk, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Banner Elk, NC is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.65°
  • February 39.27°
  • March 47.73°
  • April 57.15°
  • May 65.41°
  • June 73.33°
  • July 75.34°
  • August 75.38°
  • September 69.05°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Banner Elk, NC

Earthquakes
Banner Elk, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Banner Elk, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Banner Elk, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Banner Elk, NC has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28604: $50,248

Unemployment

Unemployment in Banner Elk is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.75%
White Collar - 59.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 28604 in our database.

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1 Retirement Home view all