BANNER ELK, NC  28604

Total Population: 7,280

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Median Home Value

$319,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,052

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

44.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or More Races3.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

16.8%

65 Years and Over

24.0%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

16.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,052

Mean Household Income

$101,086

Per Capita Income

$42,016

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$319,200

Median Rent

$932/mo

Total Housing Units

9,148

Owner-Occupied

76.5%

Renter-Occupied

23.5%

Vacancy Rate

67.7%

Married Couple Households

52.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.20

Broadband Internet Access

88.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28604.