Beech Mountain
Town in Watauga County, North Carolina
Beech Mountain is a town in Watauga County, North Carolina, with 675 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,505 ft (1,678 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Banner Elk, 3.7 miles S.
- 675residents (2020 Census)
- 5,505 ftelevation · 1,678 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 28604ZIP code
About Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain is a town in both Avery and Watauga counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. At the 2020 census, the town population was 675. The town is located atop Beech Mountain and is the highest town east of the Rocky Mountains at 5,506 ft (1,678 m) in elevation. The nearest municipality at a higher elevation is Des Moines, New Mexico, some 1,220 miles (1,960 kilometers) away.
The town relies heavily on tourism, with the population swelling as high as 5,000 in the summer, and to 10,000 during the peak of ski season. The abundance of outdoor activities, mild summer temperatures (compared to the rest of the southeast), and ski resort make it a popular location for people in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida to own both summer and winter vacation homes.
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Living in Beech Mountain
- Median household income
- $90,855
- Median home value
- $443,500
- Median rent
- $1,137/mo
- Median age
- 61.7
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Beech Mountain had 675 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 675 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beech Mountain at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Watauga County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 675 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,505 ft (1,678 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2104° N, 81.8870° W |
| ZIP code | 28604 |
| Official website | townofbeechmountain.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3704510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beech Mountain
- Banner Elk3.7 mi S
- Valle Crucis5.1 mi E
- Seven Devils5.9 mi SE
- Sugar Mountain5.9 mi S
- Elk Park6.4 mi SW
- Foscoe7.3 mi SE
- Cove Creek7.7 mi NE
- Grandfather Village8.3 mi S
- Newland8.8 mi S
- Linville9.9 mi S
- Roan Mountain, TN10.4 mi W
- Boone12.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Beech Mountain
What county is Beech Mountain in?
Beech Mountain is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Beech Mountain, NC?
675 people lived in Beech Mountain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beech Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code of Beech Mountain is 28604.
What is the elevation of Beech Mountain?
5,505 feet (1,678 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beech Mountain?
Banner Elk (3.7 mi), Valle Crucis (5.1 mi), Seven Devils (5.9 mi), Sugar Mountain (5.9 mi), Elk Park (6.4 mi).
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