Elk Park
Town in Avery County, North Carolina
Elk Park is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, with 542 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,166 ft (965 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roan Mountain, 5.4 miles W.
- 542residents (2020 Census)
- 3,166 ftelevation · 965 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 785 / sq mipopulation density
- 28622ZIP code
About Elk Park
Elk Park is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The town was so named because of the number of elk killed there. The population was 542 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Elk Park
- Median household income
- $41,583
- Median home value
- $160,400
- Median rent
- $241/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Elk Park had 542 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 542 |
|---|---|
| Density | 785 per sq mi (303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Park at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Avery County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 542 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,166 ft (965 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1582° N, 81.9808° W |
| ZIP code | 28622 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3720700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Park
- Roan Mountain, TN5.4 mi W
- Newland5.7 mi SE
- Banner Elk6.3 mi E
- Beech Mountain6.4 mi NE
- Sugar Mountain6.8 mi E
- Grandfather Village8.4 mi SE
- Linville8.8 mi SE
- Seven Devils9.4 mi E
- Crossnore9.8 mi S
- Valle Crucis11.0 mi E
- Foscoe11.4 mi E
- Hampton, TN13.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Park
What county is Elk Park in?
Elk Park is in Avery County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Elk Park, NC?
542 people lived in Elk Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk Park, NC?
The ZIP code of Elk Park is 28622.
What is the elevation of Elk Park?
3,166 feet (965 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk Park?
Roan Mountain (5.4 mi), Newland (5.7 mi), Banner Elk (6.3 mi), Beech Mountain (6.4 mi), Sugar Mountain (6.8 mi).
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