Blowing Rock
Town in Watauga County, North Carolina
Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga County, North Carolina, with 1,376 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,566 ft (1,087 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boone, 5.8 miles N.
- 1,376residents (2020 Census)
- 3,566 ftelevation · 1,087 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 424 / sq mipopulation density
- 28605ZIP code
About Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census.
The Caldwell County portion of Blowing Rock is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Watauga County portion is part of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Blowing Rock
- Median household income
- $120,938
- Median home value
- $705,000
- Median rent
- $1,278/mo
- Median age
- 59.7
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Blowing Rock had 1,376 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,376 |
|---|---|
| Density | 424 per sq mi (164 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blowing Rock at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Watauga County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,376 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.25 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1292° N, 81.6663° W |
| ZIP code | 28605 |
| Official website | townofblowingrock.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3706500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blowing Rock
- Boone5.8 mi N
- Foscoe6.4 mi W
- Seven Devils8.3 mi W
- Valle Crucis9.4 mi NW
- Grandfather Village10.8 mi W
- Sugar Mountain11.1 mi W
- Banner Elk11.4 mi W
- Linville12.2 mi W
- Cove Creek12.8 mi NW
- Beech Mountain13.5 mi NW
- Newland14.8 mi W
- Crossnore16.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blowing Rock
What county is Blowing Rock in?
Blowing Rock is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Blowing Rock, NC?
1,376 people lived in Blowing Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blowing Rock, NC?
The ZIP code of Blowing Rock is 28605.
What is the elevation of Blowing Rock?
3,566 feet (1,087 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blowing Rock?
Boone (5.8 mi), Foscoe (6.4 mi), Seven Devils (8.3 mi), Valle Crucis (9.4 mi), Grandfather Village (10.8 mi).
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