Zip Code 28604 — Banner Elk, NC
28604 is a ZIP Code associated with Banner Elk, NC, located within Watauga. 28604 ranks #2 out of 7 ZIP codes in Watauga County by population (and #352 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 7,869 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 44.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28604 |
| Primary City | Banner Elk |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Watauga |
| Total Population | 7,869 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 44.3 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28604 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28604 | Watauga County | NC State Average |
|---|
| Population | 7,869 | 58,780 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 44.3 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 7 | -- | -- |
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