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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 28657 |
| Primary City | Newland |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Avery |
| Total Population | 8,188 |
| Population Density | 19.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| Metric | ZIP 28657 | Avery County records | NC records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 8,188 | 11,463 (sum) | 10,730,463 (sum) |
| Population Density | 19.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County population rank | #1 of 7 | -- | -- |
| State population rank | #343 of 836 | -- | -- |
Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Population estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 28616 | Crossnore | 0.7 mi | 115 |
| ZIP 28662 | Pineola | 2.7 mi | N/A |
| ZIP 28653 | Montezuma | 3.4 mi | 26 |
| ZIP 28664 | Plumtree | 3.8 mi | 55 |
| ZIP 28641 | Jonas Ridge | 4.2 mi | 59 |
Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →