Cove Creek
Census-designated place in Watauga County, North Carolina
Cove Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Watauga County, North Carolina, with 1,068 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,795 ft (852 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valle Crucis, 5.0 miles S.
- 1,068residents (2020 Census)
- 2,795 ftelevation · 852 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.1 km²
- 125 / sq mipopulation density
- 28698ZIP code
About Cove Creek
Cove Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cove Creek had a population of 1,068.
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Living in Cove Creek
- Median household income
- $52,847
- Median home value
- $295,700
- Median rent
- $1,601/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Cove Creek had 1,068 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Density | 125 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cove Creek at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Watauga County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,068 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.54 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,795 ft (852 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2873° N, 81.7865° W |
| ZIP code | 28698 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3715040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cove Creek
- Valle Crucis5.0 mi S
- Beech Mountain7.7 mi SW
- Boone8.5 mi SE
- Foscoe9.3 mi S
- Seven Devils9.6 mi S
- Banner Elk10.0 mi SW
- Sugar Mountain11.9 mi S
- Mountain City, TN12.6 mi N
- Blowing Rock12.8 mi SE
- Grandfather Village13.9 mi S
- Elk Park14.0 mi SW
- Butler, TN14.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cove Creek
What county is Cove Creek in?
Cove Creek is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Cove Creek, NC?
1,068 people lived in Cove Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cove Creek, NC?
The ZIP code of Cove Creek is 28698.
What is the elevation of Cove Creek?
2,795 feet (852 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cove Creek?
Valle Crucis (5.0 mi), Beech Mountain (7.7 mi), Boone (8.5 mi), Foscoe (9.3 mi), Seven Devils (9.6 mi).
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